During the holiday season as 2016 comes to a close and a new year lies ahead, most of us have heard the phrase "I going to leave _______ in 2016" thrown around here and there. Whether it's a bad habit or even a person, sometimes cutting out negativity from your life is necessary to making you the happiest version of yourself.

Although sometimes extremely hard, removing toxic people from your life is necessary at some point. Now let it be known I am in no way telling you to completely disregard anyone who gives you the slightest bit of a hard time (cause let's face it, the best people in our lives are sometimes the most difficult), I am merely stating that if a certain personal relationship in your life causes you more grief than joy, it may be time to move on. Here's the top three reasons you may need to leave somebody in 2016:

1.It is clear that they care way more about themselves than you (or others in general).

We've all had that person in our lives that thinks that they are the only person in the world that exists, and we all know that maintaining that relationship is exhausting. If someone disregards things that they know are special/important to you and constantly puts themselves first, you may want to consider moving on. Maintaining a relationship, whether a friendship or something more, requires both parties to be equally attentive and supportive. If you find that you're constantly catering to their needs and wants without any regard for yours, you might need to leave that person in 2016.

2. You're the only one that reaches out.

There is nothing more frustrating than to reach out to someone and all your hear back is radio silence. If someone cares enough about you, they will reach out. Plain and simple. You should not be the only one responsible for making plans and making an effort to see each other. All of that stuff takes work and if you find yourself hassling for them with no reciprocation, consider moving on. If they cared enough, they would put in effort, right?

3. You're always apologizing even when it's not your fault.

This ones a deal breaker for me. Relationships have issues. It's a fact of life. I guarantee that every close relationship you hold will encounter at least one small argument, disagreement or misunderstanding in its lifetime. They way these situations are handled is a pretty good gauge of how strong your relationship is. Whether it's a spat with your SO or a misunderstanding with a friend, you should both TALK about it. If the other person has an issue with you and won't talk to you about it, that is a clear sign that they just don't care enough about your relationship to mend things.

Also, if you find them constantly putting the blame on you for the issue(s) you're having, you can be 99.9% sure that it's almost never "all your fault." Relationships and friendships are a two-way street. If your constantly apologizing for things that aren't your fault, you're in what I call a "toxic relationship/friendship." For example, if you bring up something that is bothering you and they spin the story around to make you look like the bad guy, RUN. A healthy relationship should be able to work out it's problems without one person constantly apologizing because the other is victimizing themselves. If someone cares about the relationship, they will recognize their faults and own up to them. You should never be the only one apologizing for things, whether it's a friendship or more. It is exhausting, irritating and just plain unfair. Keep people around who will call your out on your mistakes but ALSO own up to theirs.

So there you have it: My top three reasons you should leave someone in 2016. Now let me advise you to BE SMART. Do not go walking away from friendships and relationships left and right because of one little incident. Talk to your family, friends or significant other. Evaluate your relationship and how it operates. Do you give too much? Too little? Should you be more attentive to their interests? Should they be more attentive to you? Do you own up to your faults or do they blame you for everything even if it's on them? If you find yourself struggling with any of the above issues, TALK TO THE PERSON. Do not just walk away because maybe there is a reason for their acting this way. If the relationship is important and can be mended, mend it. If it is clear that this is just the way the person behaves, end it. Go into the new year feeling your best and most confident. Don't let a toxic relationship hinder your happiness! Happy 2017!