The Best of You

Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors You Need to Recognize & the #1 Way to Protect Yourself

Mar 21, 2024
Learn to identify and avoid toxic behaviors, distinguish between mistakes and toxic patterns, and set boundaries for self-protection in relationships. Explore examples of manipulation, guilt-driven love, and constructive feedback versus criticism. Discover the #1 antidote against toxic behaviors and receive tips on establishing word and action boundaries.
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ADVICE

Name Behaviors To Protect Yourself

  • Name toxic behaviors to protect your health and make boundaries possible.
  • Use naming to extract yourself and preserve your growth trajectory.
INSIGHT

Four Toxic Strategies Share One Root

  • Manipulation, gaslighting, constant criticism, and triangulation all aim to control.
  • At their root is avoiding personal work and seeking control over others.
ADVICE

Respond To Guilt Trips With Boundaries

  • Recognize guilt-tripping as manipulation that disrespects boundaries.
  • Pause, ask safe people for objectivity, and set healthy boundaries instead of responding to guilt.
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