1. Constant Criticism

Description:
Toxic people often nitpick and criticize others to make themselves feel superior or control the situation. They rarely offer constructive feedback and instead tear down others’ confidence and self-esteem.

2. Playing the Victim

Description:
They avoid responsibility by always acting like the victim, no matter what. This manipulative tactic is used to gain sympathy and avoid accountability, keeping others walking on eggshells.

3. Gaslighting

Description:
Gaslighting is psychological manipulation where they make you doubt your reality or memories, causing confusion and eroding your trust in yourself. 

4. Boundary Violations

Description:
Toxic people ignore or disrespect your boundaries, pushing limits to get what they want without regard for your feelings or needs.

5. Blaming Others for Their Problems

Description: They never take ownership of their mistakes or feelings. Instead, they shift blame onto others to dodge responsibility and keep themselves “clean.”

6. They stay in their comfort zone 

Miserable people are paralysed by fear and as a result they rarely leave their comfort zone. They often end up resenting those that are more adventurous as it threatens their safe and boring lifestyle. Instead of facing their own fears and being more brave, they find it far more satisfying to judge and scoff at others. The issue isn’t actually other people who are getting on with their lives) it’s the miserable person who wants everyone to feel just as trapped as they do.

ARE YOUUUUU TOXIC??????

• Do you often criticize others harshly?

• Do you blame people instead of looking inward?

• Do you struggle to respect other people’s boundaries?

• Do you find yourself always feeling like the victim?

• Do people tell you they feel confused after talking to you?