When should you cut someone out of your life?

After years and years of abuse, it can be difficult to see the what’s happening.

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I spent years keeping those in my life that didn’t belong. And hell, until this day, I still do. But I am aware of it.

Below is a list I put together to help keep me on my path of growth. I thrive to keep those in my life that add to it, not suck the life out of me.

· Your reality: They constantly make you question your reality. You begin to question what is right or wrong and doubt yourself more and more.

· Lying: They constantly lie and exaggerate stories. You question their every word.

· Drama: They put the “D” in drama. They always have a catastrophic event in their life with exaggerated emotions.

· Support: You tell them something you’re excited about and they doubt your ability. Rarely supportive if it doesn’t fit their agenda.

· Jealous: They always feel the need to one up you. Or they will criticize an idea or thought of yours.

· Talk bad of others: They have someone they call a “best” friend, but talk poorly of them behind their back.

· Grandiose: They have the attitude they are better than anyone. They portray themselves as an “important” person, but it’s all delusion.