How can relationships with these people be made more bearable?
There are certain techniques people can use to make these relationships more bearable; these methods usually involve distancing themselves from the toxic person. However, in many cases, the best solution is to completely eliminate the toxic person from your life. This is rarely easy and is often complicated and emotionally fraught in the case of close family relationships, such as with a sibling. However, when situations deteriorate to the point where living a happy and liberated life is impossible, this course of action is usually the best.
Even if you distance yourself from this toxic person, it will still take time to heal from the abuse. It’s important to surround yourself with supportive people like friends and other family members. This will help you achieve the positive change you need in your life.
Expert advice!
Alithia Asturrizaga, a licensed clinical social worker at Alithia Psychotherapy Associates, explains that the toxic person in your life may try to make you believe that you are the abuser. They will likely pretend that they were a victim because you are avoiding them or pulling away. They will try to give you the false sense that they have changed, just to make you feel remorseful. Know that these are the same abusive tactics they used before, and you should not back down and accept them back into your life.
After all, toxicity is harmful, and you don’t need this kind of behavior killing your mental health.
