Toxic Relationships

verb to envy or resent the good fortune or possessions of someone else

• I do not begrudge him his success as he has worked hard for it.
• I don't begrudge her for getting the promotion, she deserved it.
• I ain't gonna begrudge you for treating yourself to some new shoes.
• She couldn't help but begrudge her sister for always getting more attention from their parents.

noun a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

• The psychologist diagnosed him as a narcissist due to his extreme self-centeredness.
• She's such a narcissist, always talking about herself and ignoring others.
• That guy is a total narcissist, always taking selfies and posting them online.
• Being a narcissist is like looking in a mirror and only seeing yourself, never noticing others around you.

adjective a term used to describe something unpleasant, offensive, or morally objectionable

• The committee was shocked by the nasty allegations made against the company's CEO.
• I can't believe she said such a nasty thing about him!
• That party was so nasty, everyone was acting crazy!
• Her words cut deep, leaving a nasty wound in their relationship.

noun a person who uses excessive affection and attention to manipulate and control their partner in a romantic relationship

• The love bomber used excessive praise and attention to manipulate their partner.
• Watch out for that love bomber, they might be trying to control you with affection.
• I heard she's a total love bomber, always showering her boyfriend with gifts and compliments.
• The politician was a master love bomber, using charm and flattery to win over voters.

noun a person who pretends to be a friend but actually betrays or deceives others

• The company uncovered evidence of a front-stabber within the organization.
• I can't believe he turned out to be a front-stabber after all this time.
• Watch out for that guy, he's a total front-stabber.
• In the world of politics, front-stabbers are unfortunately quite common.

noun a person or thing that drains or depletes energy

• Dealing with difficult customers can be a real energy sapper for employees in the service industry.
• Studying for exams late at night is such an energy sapper.
• That long meeting was a total energy sapper, I couldn't wait to leave.
• Negative thoughts can act as an energy sapper, draining your motivation and enthusiasm.