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May 2021
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8 Types of Toxic People and 5 Steps to S...

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Would you believe me if I said toxic people don’t exist? You’ve probably got someone in mind right now...

But it’s true, people aren’t born toxic - it’s their negative habits, conditioning, and behaviors that installed these toxic characteristics. This doesn’t mean they’re bad people, it just means you need better boundaries.

In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty identifies the 8 types of toxic people and the 5 steps to setting boundaries in all of your relationships.

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