8 Astonishing Toxic Traits You'll Want to Put a Stop To

Can You Recognize Your Own Toxic Traits?

Most of us would like to think we aren’t toxic. We might worry that thinking we are, in fact, “toxic” could reduce our self-worth and self-confidence.

1. Being Judgmental

Judgment doesn’t serve us or others. In fact, it often creates an unsafe space where your friends and family don’t feel heard or respected.

And here’s the other thing: You can’t truly judge without being in another person’s shoes.

2. Not Apologizing

Do you take responsibility for your actions?

Do you express your remorse to others when you have hurt them?

Being able to admit when you’re wrong is a huge level-up in emotional maturity.

3. Gaslighting

Gaslighting has quickly become a buzzword in the relationship world.

Basically, it’s a form of emotional abuse where one person’s actions and behaviors cause another person to question their thoughts, reality, and memories of certain events.

4. Passive-Aggressiveness

Passive-aggressiveness is an indirect way of expressing to someone that you aren’t happy or that you feel negatively about something.

This might mean you create inconsistencies between what you do and what you say.