Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.

As you remove toxic people from your life, you free up space and emotional energy for positive, healthy relationships.

It's very possible and very okay to forgive someone and still not want to spend time with them

If I were to share Jaques' existence I would find it hard to hold my own against him, for already I found his nihilism contagious.

It's a toxic world out there folks, use caution when connecting online & offline. There's a darker side to going viral with success. My expert advice is that people innoculate their understanding with plenty of time-tested social research specifically regarding the authentic social, emotional intelligence and mature personality values of any circle. Look beyond their talk, uncover their stalk. If the mind is darkened with character disEASE, the behavior will symptomatically follow...those whose mentality becomes infected by their obvious blight, easily become the host targets of their contagion.

When you leave, I feel like I'm alone with your demons.