We’ve all had our own experiences with toxic people. Whether it’s people that constantly talk smack, say passive aggressive things, tag “no offense” or “just kidding” on their sentences even though you know they are saying what they want to say.

I’m talking about the kind of people that just breed negativity and bring you down whenever you are around them. They make you unhappy being yourself. They close you off, shut you down, and try to turn you into something that you aren’t.

You could have also experienced the kind of toxic people that push you. They push you to do things that you don’t want to do, make bad decisions that you wouldn’t have made on your own, do things that get you into serious trouble.

Or, you could have had someone that wasn’t willing to share. Someone that got upset whenever you tried to hang out with someone else, tried to live your own life, not the perfect joint life that they had imagined.

Well, you know what? It’s time to break some hearts.

You should not live your life weighed down by other people. You should do what makes you happy and only happy. You should be able to be your own person without consequence.

This may sound easier said than done. Sorry, but that it just how it has to be. If you are anything like me, you actually value this person’s friendship, but you can’t go on with the relationship the way it is. The best thing to do is just say goodbye, at least for a little while. You shouldn’t sacrifice your mental health or your happiness for someone else.

I’m not saying that if you really have a connection with someone that you should just cut them off forever. I’m saying that sometimes you have to put yourself first. Friends are incredible and they are the best support system. However, if someone isn’t treating you right or isn’t making you feel good about yourself, are they really a friend in the first place?

Honestly, if you are in a relationship that you are unhappy in, and no matter what you do or say, the situation hasn’t gotten better, it’s better to move on. Yes, it will hurt, and yes it will be awkward with this person after, but it has to be done. There is a possibility of reconnecting in the future, but the present should be your main concern.

Not only is ending a toxic relationship good for you, but it is good for the other person. They need to learn how to treat people the right way. They can’t put people down, make people feel small, or refuse to let people be who they are.

All in all, you shouldn’t be anything less than yourself. If there is someone in the way of that and they intend on staying in the way, it’s time to move on honey. You can’t let anyone dull your sparkle. You should be able to spread your wings wide and soar. So, trust yourself and let go of those toxic people.