How to End a Toxic Relationship
Dealing with a toxic relationship can be tricky, especially when it's with someone you've known for a long time, such as a relative or a boss. Coworkers and friends can also be toxic. If you suspect anyone you know of harming your well being, take these steps to end a toxic relationship.
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Recognize toxic personality types. They can be a criticizer, a complainer, a blamer, a drainer, a shamer or a gossip. Find a good book or website about toxic relationships that describe these personalities in detail.
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Make a list of the people and types of behavior that are toxic in your life. Analyze your relationship with each person. If your relationship contains more negatives than positives, this person must be toxic.
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Weigh the cost of cutting ties with the toxic person. If the person is your spouse, your boss or your parent, you may feel that the cost to end all ties will create too great a loss. In this case, think of ways to modify your response to their behavior, which may, in turn, alter their behavior.
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Know and feel sure of your rights as a good defense response to your boss. Knowing your worth is important because the way you feel about yourself is often communicated through body language.
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Confront your toxic person in a neutral way. Tell them you are being honest with them. Say what it is about their behavior that bothers you and how it makes you feel. Ask them if they are willing to end the behavior. If not, consider cutting all ties with them.
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kcakedog
Oct 21, 2009
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