Toxic is a Negative Personality, Know Its Characteristics and Avoid Them as Much as Possible

Kapanlagi.com - Toxic has become a popular term lately. This term is often used in everyday conversations, especially among young people. Although it is quite popular and common, many still do not know the true meaning of the word toxic. Generally, toxic is a term commonly used to describe someone with a negative and disruptive personality.

For various reasons, people with toxic traits need to be avoided. Being around toxic people can disturb the peace of life. This is because toxic people are one of the triggers for feelings of insecurity. Therefore, it is important to know the characteristics of toxic people. By doing so, we can avoid them and live more peacefully.

Compiled from various sources, here are the characteristics of toxic people that you need to avoid.

1. Selfish

One of the most fundamental characteristics of toxic people is their selfish nature. Yes, toxic people are those who only think about themselves, without caring about the people around them. Toxic behavior is also often associated with a personality that makes someone want to win alone. Toxic people tend to avoid cooperation, except for their own interests and benefits. 

2. Manipulative

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The second characteristic of toxic people is their manipulative behavior. Because they only prioritize themselves, toxic people can justify any means to fulfill their desires and needs. They often manipulate situations by lying, making others feel sorry for them and providing help.

Another form of manipulation, toxic people also commonly bring up their past kindness. Eventually, the people around them may feel indebted and always have to do good to them. The manipulative nature of toxic people is not only used to fulfill their desires, but often also to influence or control others.

3. Reluctant to Apologize

Toxic people are annoying individuals. Every time they make a mistake, toxic people will dodge and be reluctant to apologize, even when the mistake is clearly theirs. Instead, toxic people will look for a scapegoat to blame. What's worse, toxic people will throw their mistakes onto others by positioning themselves as victims or playing the victim. 

4. Only There in Good Times

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Toxic people are not the kind of individuals you can consider as friends in difficult or happy times. Their selfish nature will abandon you in difficult times. On the contrary, they will only approach you when they need help or when you are in a pleasant situation. When they need help, they will ask for assistance in a slightly forceful manner. At this point, their manipulative nature will become evident.

5. Feeling Right

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Have you ever heard of the term Thanos Syndrome? Thanos Syndrome is a term for those who feel they are always right. People who are toxic also tend to experience this Thanos Syndrome.

This is because of their selfish nature that makes them feel they are always right and do not need other people's opinions. Thanos syndrome in toxic people will be evident from the way they speak and give advice in a condescending tone.

6. Disregarding Others

One of the most annoying things about toxic people is their hurtful words. They seem to not care about other people's words and will speak as they please. They are not hesitant to make negative comments in a condescending or belittling tone towards others. In addition, they also enjoy comparing someone to others or to themselves. They do all of this just to undermine someone's mental state.

7. Difficult to Sympathize and Empathize

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People with toxic personalities tend to lack sympathy and empathy. This is because they tend to only think about themselves. Even when facing problems together, instead of working together to find a solution, toxic people will look for a scapegoat to blame.

For toxic people, dealing with problems successfully is an individual matter. Therefore, toxic people tend to have difficulty sympathizing, empathizing, let alone helping.

8. Narcissistic and Attention-Seeking

Another characteristic of toxic people is having narcissistic traits and excessive attention-seeking behavior. Toxic individuals tend to enjoy being the center of attention. Therefore, they are very eager to showcase their abilities in order to gain attention and praise. Sometimes, toxic people also demonstrate their ability to overshadow the potential of others.

9. Inconsistent

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Toxic is a person with an inconsistent personality. Toxic people tend to have no firm opinions. In fact, when it comes to making statements and behaving, toxic people cannot be consistent. They will easily retract their words or change their behavior. That's why toxic people are quite difficult to trust.

Those are some explanations about toxic people with disruptive personalities, along with their characteristics. Hopefully, this information is useful and can broaden your knowledge. Remember, avoid toxic people around you for a calmer and more enjoyable life.

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