How to protect yourself from an emotionally draining person
Does someone in your life leave you feeling exhausted and frustrated? You may be dealing with an emotionally draining relationship.
by: E.B. Johnson
Not every relationship in our lives is happy, rewarding, or fulfilling. Sometimes, the people we love most bring the most chaos and pain into our lives. We have to protect ourselves from these emotionally draining connections and understand the importance of putting our happiness (and our mental health) up front as a priority.
Are you building a life with someone who is only nice when they want something? Do they emotionally manipulate you, use you, or otherwise make you feel as though you only serve a purpose in their lives when they need you? All of these are signs of a relationship which wears us down emotionally and detracts from our quality of life. In order to find happiness again, we have to set boundaries and start protecting ourselves the right way.
Some relationships are a lot of work.
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