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About nine in 10 Americans said "love" was an important reason to get married, according to the Pew Research Center. So let's talk about love, relationships ... and when they don't go as expected, if you're up for it.

Toxic relationships take different forms, from controlling behavior to extreme codependency to actual physical or emotional violence. If you're comfortable sharing your story we want to ask:

To those who were in toxic relationships, what was an overlooked sign you can point to now?

Hopefully, it could help others in a similar situation.

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Check back next week for the best responses and a new question.

Last week we asked: In this increasingly crowded presidential field for 2020, which candidate is standing out to you and why? Click here to read the responses.

If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence, advocates are available to talk 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. You can also safely chat online.

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