When To Cut Toxic Family Members From Your Life

5. When it affects other areas of your life: A  toxic relationship that impacts other essential areas of your life is a clear sign that it is  time to cut them off. When the stress from the relationship impacts other areas of your life  such as at work and at home then it’s time to cut things off. A relationship or friendship  with someone should be one that allows you to grow and makes you happy. It should be one that  helps you strive in your life and your career, giving you the motivation to

succeed. A  relationship that hinders this and affects your performance at work or other aspects of your  life is one that should be abandoned immediately. 4. When it gives you negative feelings: Clinical  psychiatrist Mark Goulston says that if a person constantly creates a negative feeling within  you just upon mention then it is time to get rid of that person. If the thought of the  person makes you sick, or if a simple text, email or voicemail from them puts a giant  knot in your stomach, it

’s a huge clue that you should cut them off. And when you are  constantly around someone who is negative and makes you feel negative thoughts, it will  start affecting how you feel about yourself, and will drain away all the positivity you  have in your life. This will start affecting your relationships with other people as well  as your overall mindset and mental health. If a relationship is negatively impacting  your immediate family such as your kids and spouse then it is time to reconsider 

if that relationship is really worth it. If the relationship is harmful to your  family, it may be time to take a step back. 3. When it starts to affect your health:  Keeping an ongoing relationship with a toxic family member can be detrimental  to one’s health. Stressful relationships, whether they are relationships with  friends, family members, or significant others can increase the risk of high blood  pressure, weaken a person’s immune system, and cause headaches and stomach problems.  Stres

sful relationships can also lead to sleep problems, lower a person’s self-esteem,  and cause depression and anxiety. This is why cutting off certain toxic family members  can be better for a person’s overall health. Although it may be hard to cut off a family  member, it is important to think about your health above anyone or anything else. If your  relationship with a family member is starting to have a negative affect on your life, you should  consider cutting them off before it gets worse. 2.

When the relationship has become one-sided:  If a relationship is one-sided then it might be time to leave. This is never a good sign and is  something you should pick up on sooner rather than later. If the relationship is constantly  about one person whether they be feelings, decisions or money then it might be time to  leave. For instance, if a family member is always borrowing money or is constantly needing  money then it might be time to cut them off. When a relationship, whether it is a pa

rtner, friend,  or family member, is all about the other person, it is time to consider cutting ties. This is a  red flag because it shows that the other person cares more about his or her well being than  yours. This is selfish and can have a negative impact on the way you think about yourself as  well as the way the other person treats you. If you notice that someone is constantly  taking but is never giving, or if you notice that a family member is taking advantage of  you, it’s a sign that i

t may be time to cut them off. A relationship should always be  two-sided, and it is extremely important to establish this early on so that you  can avoid any issues down the road. Toxic relationships affect your  mental and physical health, and can lead to even more issues down  the road if they are not taken care of quickly. When you are in a relationship with  a family member and the relationship is toxic, it is important to establish boundaries and  an understanding of what you will accept a

nd will not accept. This way, the other  person knows what is expected of them, and if they cross those boundaries they know they  will lose you. It is extremely important to stand your ground and be firm with these boundaries.  Allowing someone to cross your boundaries will give them the assumption that they have power  over you. He or she will take advantage of you and is also very likely to manipulate  you - simply because they know they can. 1. When it becomes abusive: Sherrie  Campbell, a p

sychologist from California, says that one of the first signs that you  should cut off a family member is when it becomes abusive. Whether the abuse is mentally,  physically, sexually, verbally or emotionally, it’s time to cut that person off. Relationships  which are based off of manipulation and are built off of anxiety are extremely toxic.  Never knowing or being able to predict how situations are going to turn out with this toxic  person are signs that it is time to let go. An abusive relati

onship is a dangerous and toxic  one. Not only can it affect your mental health, but it can isolate you from the people you  love and severely affect the way you look at relationships in the future. It is best to watch  for red flags and spot the warning signs before getting too deep into an abusive relationship  with a family member. The victims in abusive relationships are often ashamed or embarrassed  and do not tell anyone, but it is important to be able to recognize the signs and cut this t

ype  of person out of your life before it is too late . Family members, unlike friends, are not people  you can choose. Rather, they are a group you are born into. You don’t really get a choice in  who your parents, siblings or relatives are and sometimes you can get into some serious arguments  or altercations with them. But what is the limit and when do you know it’s time to cut off toxic  family members? Well, there are several tips and cues from psychologists, scientists, and studies  that i

ndicate it’s time to cut off certain ties. Certain family members can be toxic,  volatile, negative, and downright hard to be around. Being around negative people  like that is not healthy at all - but it’s not always easy to cut off family members  because they are just that - your family. There are certain circumstances, however,  where boundaries need to be made and action needs to be taken in the event that a toxic  person is negatively affecting your life. So say no! Say no to all those tox

ic people in  your life. Say goodbye to them once and for all, and you will be shocked by how much  more positive your life will become. What other warning signs are there that you should cut someone out from your life?  Let us know by commenting below! Enjoyed this video? Hit the like  button and subscribe to our channel for more videos like this! Thanks for watching!