 Beware. Toxic. Have you ever seen this sign play somewhere? Yeah, usually it's near a chemical area. However, you might be closer to something toxic than you think. Toxic people are among us, and they exhibit certain behaviors that have a negative effect on us. They tend to upset society's balance by causing physical and emotional pain to other people. The effects of a toxic person can be detrimental to an individual. Due to their actions, you can be manipulated into thinking the toxic person is you and not them. But it's the other person that's toxic and not you. Let's get into it. Sign number one. They exhibit manipulative behavior. Manipulation is the second name of a toxic person. They're skilled at manipulation and use any means necessary to obtain their goal. They will use blackmail, threats, lies, and lay guilt trips. They turn the tables on you and point the finger in your direction if there is any dispute. They'll use your friendship, kindness, and love against you to get what they want. This is called emotional manipulation. Moreover, toxic people have ways to make you believe that you were the one at fault. For example, you're late arriving at the cinema because they took so long to get ready, but instead they'll blame you for driving so slow on the way. Number two. You feel emotionally drained after talking with them. Have you ever felt so tired after talking with a friend that you started questioning if you were sick? You went out for dinner, but then came back with a raging headache. Toxic people are like magnets that attract and absorb all of your energy just by being in your vicinity. They create a bubble of stress and negativity that sucks you inside. During a conversation with MBG relationships, clinical psychologist Perpetua Neo, she explained that they cause you a lot of distress that you may even justify because you can't understand why it's affecting you so badly. Number three. They are always the victim. Toxic people will not admit when they're wrong. They'll shift the blame on someone else and paint themselves as the poor victims. For example, toxic people will argue that they did not clean the garbage because you did not remind them to do so. Furthermore, if you're in an argument with a toxic person, your point of view will not be taken and they will fabricate lives that make you the criminal and them the victim. They feel the urge to always be right and they will use any means necessary to prove it. In fact, some toxic people are prepared to go to such lengths as filing a lawsuit over simple issues, just to be seen as the one who's right. Number four. Lack of apologies. Following the previous point, since toxic people think that they're always the ones in the right, therefore there is no need for them to apologize. They will shift the truth, lying their way out of the situation before they apologize. And even if they do apologize, it will not be sincere. It'll sound something like, I'm sorry, you feel that way. And number five. They don't care about boundaries. Picture this. You begged your partner for some time to think about that trip that you're going on together. You asked for a few days to ponder the idea and study it, but suddenly they have the ticket purchased already without your consent. Toxic people are happy to step over boundaries. They'll easily invade personal space, ignore your wishes, use your things without asking, barge into your house like they own it, and do things without asking you first. In conclusion, we should have a closer look at the members of our social circle to determine if they are toxic or not. Everyone deserves to have people who are supportive and loving, not discouraging and hateful. Toxic people can often be identified by their key toxic signs, their manipulative behavior. If you feel tired after talking with them, if they always play the victim, their lack of apologies and their lack of boundaries. Do you know anyone who might display these traits? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below. If this video helped you, hit the like button and share it with a friend. And if you want to see more videos like this, don't forget to subscribe to our channel.