How to Set Boundaries with a Toxic Person

Written by Dr. Eric Perry
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“People inspire you or they drain you. Pick them wisely.” ~Hans F. Hansen

We all know at least one person who seems to walk around in a state of doom and gloom. They are in short supply of joy but have an overabundance of negativity. This individual may be a friend, family member, loved one or co-worker. Often times, it is someone you briefly encounter in your daily life; such as, the person who tailgates you in traffic or the rude customer you encounter at work.There are many toxic people in the world that are extremelygenerous when it comes to sharing their negativity. If you happen to cross their path, they will unapologetically unload their misery onto you.

Toxic individuals have the uncanny ability to transfer their negative feelings onto others. After an interaction with such a person, you are often times…