Life is full of natural ups and downs.
To a point, this can’t be avoided.
But one thing that we can do is avoid negative people.
Negative people suck the good out of everything, and drag you down with them.
But how do you spot them, and how can you tell the difference between a negative person and a positive person?
In this post, you’re going to learn about 7 types of negative people to avoid in life.
If you spot one of these signs, it’s probably better to stay away.
Let’s dive in and talk about the signs.
1. Self Centered Conversationalists
Does this person tend to cut you off and talk only about their life, problems, and ideas?
Does it feel like you can’t get a word in?
Do they never ask you questions about you?
If so, be warned. They may just be self-centered. And that’s definitely a negative thing.
2. The ‘I’m Always Right’ Person
This person comes into every conversation thinking that they’re right. They don’t take anyone else’s viewpoints or feelings into account, and they pretty much ‘smash’ into conversations like a bull in a china closet.
These people are bad news, and they’re probably not going to make you a happier person.
3. People Who Lie
This is pretty self explanatory.
If the person lies, exaggerates, starts drama that isn’t quite true, or just in-general can’t be trusted to be honest—it’s likely in your best interest to move on and cut them out.
4. Jealous People
Does this person seem jealous of the good things that happen in your life?
Do they seem to criticise you, judge you, and basically just dim your light while trying to make theirs brighter?
This type of person will only bring you misery, and it’s just better to move on and stop associating with them.
5. Drama Queens (Or Kings)
Does this person invite constant drama into their life?
If so, you can be sure that it’s only a matter of time before you get drawn into it.
And unless you enjoy drama (which, hopefully you don’t), you should probably consider not inviting this person back around.
The drama will eventually find its way into your life. And you’ll be miserable and stressed as a result.
6. The Energy Vampire
Energy vampires are so negative that they suck the good, positivity, and fun out of everything.
Rather than being the type of person who helps you to feel refreshed, they make you feel tired, confused, and drained.
These types of people tend to just live in a constantly negative world. And if you continue to allow them to spend time around you, they’ll make you miserable.
7. The Control Freak
This type of person tries to control everything.
Even if other people try to have ideas and make decisions, they try to overrule them.
They think that their ideas are always best, and they don’t listen to anyone else.
These types of people are exhausting, give you zero breathing room, and basically make hanging out or talking just straight-up feel like work.
In Conclusion
There you have it.
7 types of negative people to avoid at all costs.
Spending your time with positive people is a super important part of staying healthy, happy, and well.
So get out there and tell your positive friends how much you appreciate them, and stop inviting the negative ones to come around.