While doing some research for an assignment, I came across the topic of problematic/toxic relationships & why doesn't the victim just "leave" knowing tht the relationship is causing them constant pain & humiliation? Well, the few points I came across really struck me:
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"1. Society Normalizes Unhealthy Behavior so People may not Understand that their Relationship is Toxic/Abusive.

When you think that unhealthy or abusive behaviours are normal, it’s hard to identify your relationship as abusive and therefore there’s no reason to seek help."
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2) "Social Pressure to be in a Perfect Relationship.
If there is incredible pressure to be in a perfect relationship, and some culture expectations and *social media* only accentuate this pressure."

3) "Fear of How Others Will React.
People in toxic relationships often feel

embarrassed to admit that their partner is toxic/abusive for fear of being judged, blamed, marginalized, pitied or looked down on. Hence, some stay with their partner for fear of being boycotted e.g. in some LGBTQIA* relationships, someone may stay with their partner+

for fear of being outed.

If u know someone who is in a toxic relationship, please do not expect them to take immediate action despite them having the facts as there r several factors at play that hinder their ability to take the right decision. Please, provide them with ur+

utmost support to help them get through the tough phase of their life.

Another crucial point I forgot to mention is that whenever the victim tries to leave, the culprits guilts them down into not leaving by implying that the victim is leaving because the victim WANTS to end things & not because there is something problematic in their relationship.