How To: Get Rid of Emotional Vampires & Toxic Friends from Your Life

How to Get Rid of Emotional Vampires & Toxic Friends from Your Life

An emotional vampire is somebody who sucks the positive energy out of your life, in turn leaving you feeling drained afterwards. They can come in the form of a family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor. Unlike real vampires who are out of sight during the daytime, emotional vampires can come into your life at any hour of the day to ruin your mood and undermine the parts of your life that make you you.

Below are tips for recognizing common characteristics of emotional vampires, symptoms for associating with one, and general tips for getting them out of your life.

On a related topic, check out How to Say "No" Without Sounding Like a Jerk for useful tips to set strict limits and boundaries for emotional vampires who are persistent about spending time with you.

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