Toxic relationship – how to deal with it?

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7 signs of a toxic relationship 👇

  1. 1
    They don’t respect your opinion and/or boundaries: A toxic person usually sees their opinion as the only valid one. They try to impose their views and justify their beliefs without accepting other perspectives.
  2. 2
    They constantly criticize you: In a healthy friendship, there’s no tearing down — only support and encouragement. Instead of saying: “Didn’t get the job again? I told you to fix your CV and wear something different” they’d say: “You’ll get it next time for sure. Want me to help you prepare?”
  3. 3
    They emotionally blackmail you:

    You get a message and don’t reply right away — and later you're hit with guilt-tripping texts like: “Are you ignoring me?” or “Oh wow, thanks for replying.”
    If someone makes you feel guilty or scared like that, it’s a sign of emotional manipulation.

  4. 4
    They compete with you: You achieve something or treat yourself to something new — and they can’t stand being left behind. They rush to match it or outdo it. In the worst cases, this rivalry spreads to people around you too.
  5. 5
    They’re never there when you need them:

    When they have a problem, they call you instantly to talk.
    But when you need support? They brush it off, disconnect, or come up with excuses — and don’t even let you talk it out.

  6. 6
    They don’t wish you well:

    On the surface, it might seem like they’re happy for you…
    But then comes the comment: “I don’t even want a promotion. I’m comfortable where I am — though you must be kind of bummed, huh?”

  7. 7
    They constantly ask for favors but give nothing back:

    Friendship needs balance. One time you help them move, next time they’ve got your back.
    Real friends don’t make plans on a day they know you need them.

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