Actions Reveal Feelings

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Maya Angelou said, "The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them." Often we love so hard, we choose to turn our heads to the truth of who some of our loved ones truly are. We allow them to betray or hurt us over and over. We think if we love them enough, they will change. In many cases, that change never comes. It is ok to stand up for ourselves. It is ok to walk away from toxic relationships. We must heed those warning signs to protect ourselves and future relationships. There are many warning signs that a person is self-absorbed and a possible danger to others emotional and mental well-being: 1. A toxic person will always choose their convenience over you. 2. A toxic person will make you a scape-goat for their own bad behavior. 3. A toxic person will lie and try to smear the reputation of others. 4. A toxic person will manipulate and use others for their own purpose. 5. A toxic person will not respect your beliefs. 6. A toxic person will not respect your time and space. 7. A toxic person will, gladly, point out your flaws and discount your goodness. 8. A toxic person will undermine your other relationships. 9. A toxic person will betray you and then try to make it look like its your fault. 10. A toxic person will criticize and poke fun and claim they are joking. We may not want to dissolve relationships with toxic people because of a great love we have for them, but we do need to stand up to them and demand respect. What are some other warning we need to heed concerning those people who really care nothing for us.