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Your relationship started great. You met a terrific guy, and everything seemed to click. You looked forward to your time together, he made you laugh, made you feel special.<\/span><\/p>\n But, as the months progressed, you started noticing some changes in his personality. The compliments he used to give you have become more like criticism.<\/span><\/p>\n Instead of arriving early to your dates, he now shows up late or sometimes texts you at the last minute, saying he can’t make it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n You begin to dread spending weekends with him because you go back to your place on Sunday night feeling…well, just bad about yourself. You feel like you are settling. Why is this?<\/span><\/p>\n You might be involved with a toxic person.<\/span><\/p>\n Toxic people are those who consistently bring you down instead of building you up. <\/b>Their negative energy seems to penetrate your well-being, making you feel depressed and drained by being around them.<\/span><\/p>\n Some examples of toxic behavior include<\/span><\/p>\n If you are in a relationship with a toxic person, don’t expect them to take care of you, should you become ill or lose your job. They are not capable of being generous.<\/span><\/p>\n Also Watch:<\/strong> The traits of a self-absorbed partner.<\/p>\n<\/span>Characteristics of a toxic person<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n