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PART FOUR:
Those Who Are Self–Centered:
There are also toxic people who just pretend to care about you. But sooner or later everything becomes about them. So, if you are spending a lot of time with someone, just make sure that they are not just “taking” but also “giving” something in return. If the person is trying to make everything about themselves, they are not worth it. This person is proud, self-serving, and always, always “right.” They never want to be made the fool but have no problem labeling others as foolish. They prey on the weak to make themselves appear better. They are quick to judge, quick to offer their opinions, and are rude to others in more subservient positions. Their goal in life is to be superior to all those around them. You do not want these in your inner circle either for the simple reason that they are not capable of lending a sympathetic ear or understanding your problems when you need them to be around. These people have personality problems and some of them display narcissist tendencies. They do not have the ability to put themselves in other people’s shoes. This is the key to social interaction and sound, ethical behavior. That is why you do not want them around you.
Those Who are Gossipers:
This person is always talking, and usually about someone else. They have an overriding need to be “in the know,” and to pass on the next juicy morsel to an open, listening ear. They can be vicious with their words, and cruel in their hearts towards another’s feelings. They have no regard for the reputation of another. They feed on lies, exaggerations, mere hearsay, and half-truths. They tend to feel better while talking about others, so they can somehow feel better about themselves. The gossip king or queen is always ready and willing to spill details and bits of information, as intimate as they might be, to relatively anyone for the sake of boosting their mood or status or gaining something physical or emotional from someone else. Always remember that if a person gossips to you, they will gossip about you. To protect yourself, you must steer your conversations to more positive topics or simply being firm and telling an individual you’d rather discuss ideas or topics than potentially hurt other people by gossiping. Always keep Christ in the forefront of all your thoughts, words and deeds.