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A toxic person is a negative influence in your life who exploits you and drains your energy with their needless drama, leaving you emotionally exhausted.

If you’re not careful, a toxic relationship can rob you of all your happiness, motivation, mental health, and self-esteem over time. Letting go of toxic people can be tough, but in order to do so, we must first be able to identify them. To help you figure out if there’s someone in your life who’s toxic for you, here are 6 telltale signs of a toxic person:

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Muller, R. J. (2011). Failing Narcissistic Defenses Can Turn Love Toxic. The Humanistic Psychologist, 39 (4), 375-378.

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