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.

The relationships we share with others are important, and they are filled with ups and downs which must be managed with compassion and understanding. While some people we bring into our lives offer us balance and love, there are others who have a tendency to take more than they give. People who drain us emotionally or run us down with their poor behavior.

Are you dealing with someone who drains you emotionally? Do they only reach out when they need something? Do they saddle you with blame, regret, or hurt any time you to try to reach out or improve things between you? Building better relationships is a core part of finding happiness in this life, but it can’t happen until we believe in our right to be surrounded by people who love us.

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