Every Type of Toxic Person Youll Ever Meet (And How to Deal)

Every Type of Toxic partie Youll Ever Meet (And How to Deal) Weve all dealt with them. Whether its a family member, friend, or colleague, toxic people arent always the easiest to spot at first but the negative impact they leave in their wake is undeniable. The challenge is in spotting and preventing these individuals from having the power to make such an impact in the first place.Below, weve rounded up the types of toxic people youre likeliest to encounter at some point in your life, and how to deal with each.At workToxic coworkersWhen it comes to personalities at the office, toxic coworkers frequently come in six varieties the Gossiper the Pusher the Negative nanzig the Over-Competer the Coveter and the Mean Girl (though the latter type can be any gender). From the coworker who goes out of their way to exclude you to the colleague who always seems to be taking credit for your work, the presence of such a person at the office can have negative consequences for all who associate wit h them. And this can hold even truer if the coworker in question is an objectively high performer.For as many stripes of toxicity that exist, so should your strategy be similarly tailored to address the brand of negativity youre up against.Toxic CEOsUnless youre working in a very senior capacity, chances are the CEO at your company isnt someone you rub elbows with on a daily basis. This can make it difficult to determine whether the person sitting at your organizations helm is toxic, as well as potentially make the question feel less pressing. After all, if you enjoy your coworkers and your direct supervisor, does it matter what kind of person this seemingly far-removed CEO is? The short answer is, yes, it does.Toxic parentsThe fruchtfleisch toxic parents leave behind can be hard to shake off. Often referred to as breaking the cycle of dysfunction, understanding and addressing the true impact of toxic parents is essential to ensuring we dont exhibit the same toxic behavior they did down the road.