How to disarm a toxic person?
Erling Ullrich
2025-06-28 21:18:37
Count answers: 3
Set boundaries, clearly define and enforce personal boundaries to protect your emotional and mental well-being. Tell the toxic person what behaviors you will not tolerate in your relationship. Stay calm and detached, maintain your composure and avoid getting emotionally involved in their toxic behavior. Responding calmly can prevent escalation and help you stay in control. Limit interactions to minimize the toxic person’s impact on your life, reduce the amount of time you spend with them. This can involve physical distance or reducing communication. Focus on solutions, steer conversations toward positive and constructive topics instead of getting caught up in drama or toxicity. Seek support, talk to friends, family, or a therapist about your experiences. Know when to walk away, sometimes the best option is to distance yourself completely from the toxic person, especially if they are unwilling to change their behavior and continue to harm you.
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