In our lives, we all have come across manipulative friends, dominating parents, or the relatives who put us down. These toxic people can show up from anywhere and rob you of your happiness.

You don’t even recognize how toxic someone was unless you look at them without those “rose-tinted goggles.” It is even more deceiving than a mirage.

Expecting them to change is also futile, and hey, it’s not your responsibility to fix people. If you know it’s affecting your mental health, just pack your bags and leave.

Recognize the people who are actually there for you and who are just pretending. When you come to think about it, you’ll realize you are surrounded by so many toxic people.

A toxic friend is as good as an enemy could ever be. Well, removing toxic people is not a walk in the park, but when you are past that, you realize that it was worth it.

This Reddit AskWomen thread got some of the most beautiful stories and messages. If you are looking for something to latch onto, this could be it!

These comments will make you feel overwhelmed, hopeful, or something else. Read up as these experiences can help you make a tangible difference in your world.

The Reddit AskWomen thread is like an open diary where people share experiences with toxic people in their life.

Agreed! Maintain that distance, you don't need more problems in your life

There's light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep moving forward!

People show who they are sooner or later, pay attention!

Paper is the best listener!

You are better off without them

Could this be more accurate?

Trust me, you feel lighter than a feather

It's okay, confusion is a part of healing, just don't give in!

Yes, give yourself a pat on the back

Every loss is a lesson in disguise

This comment is like a lullaby

Don't take your mental health for granted. Go for therapy!

It's not a cliché, it's the truth

Make this a rule of thumb

Clean move, you have better things to do

Remove those rose tinted goggles and throw then into the sea

You don't really need them

So many of us are in the same boat

We put up with it because we don't wanna see the bad in them

Let it go...let it go...

The "rose coloured glasses" are the real culprit

Totally, because learning and self awareness is the way to go

Practice self-love

Practice does not make it perfect, it makes it better.

It’s simple; your first priority should be you. Needless to say that you are better off without such people who have no regard for your feelings.

Learn to set boundaries, and it’s not too much expecting people to respect these boundaries. Share this post with your friends and give them the courage to call out and cut off the toxic people from their lives.