Dealing with Toxic People

Surely you will have heard of "toxic people". But what does this mean? Are people toxic or their behaviors?

The most correct term is the "toxic behaviors" of people, behaviors that have a negative impact on our lives and everyday life.

It is very likely that we will come into contact with such behaviors that cause upset, self doubt, reduction of our energy and general negative mood.

But how do we recognize these behaviors?

People with these behaviors share some basic characteristics:

• They usually give you the feeling that you "owe" them something. o They do not take responsibility and blame others for their own behaviors.
• They are manipulative.
• They do not recognize or admit their mistakes.
• They don't apologize easily.
• They do not show respect for the boundaries of those they associate with.
• You may realize that you are being lied to.
• They often take the role of the victim, automatically putting you in the place of the abuser.
• They do not show understanding for the feelings and point of other people.
• They make those around them doubt themselves.

In addition to learning to recognize these characteristics, it is important to see how we can better manage them.

• Set boundaries.
• Communicate your difficulties to this person.
• Limit your interaction with them.
• Let's accept that we cannot and it is not our responsibility to change them.