10 Proven Tactics to End Toxic Relationships

Psychology Today | 06.01.2026 04:52
One of the biggest mistakes many of us make is letting people stick around far longer than they deserve. Toxic people would rather stop speaking to you than apologize when they’re wrong. They do not thank you, compliment you, listen to you, or give you credit. Whether a friend, partner, colleague, or family member, toxic people feel entitled to be disrespectful.