How to recognize an “energy vampire”: 6 signs that you are draining the life out of your friends
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Energy vampires are often called people, after communicating with whom others feel exhausted and tired.
Although the phrase “energy vampire” is often heard in conversation, people often do not understand what is being said about themselves.
Such persons drain the emotional energy of others, whether on purpose or not. But there are many different types of such horrible people. This was told by Alla Svirinska, energy healer and author of the bestseller “Energy Rules”, NYpost writes.
Too talkative
If you sometimes realized that only you were speaking during the conversation, then this is an alarm bell. And it can push people away from you. “The other person often feels trapped, not knowing how to interrupt your monologue. Eventually they become exhausted by your relentless demand for attention. It is extremely important to communicate with people, not just talk!” – advises expert Alla Svirinska.
Manipulator
It seems that some people turn to others only when they need something, be it an invitation or advice.
“As soon as someone realizes that they are only interested in their connections and contacts, and their generosity is abused, this can lead to a long-term lack of trust in new people,” says Alla and emphasizes that a healthy friendship should benefit everyone.< /p>
Solid negative
If you always see only the negative sides in any situation, then you make the other person doubt themselves and their own positive outlook. “They have to 'diminish' their light to accommodate your shadow. You need to take things less personally, accept that people make mistakes, and stop twisting narratives to support your idea that everything is negative and hopeless. It's not like that!” says the expert.
Gossip Girl
Most people like to get together and have a little chat with their best friends. But when you constantly gossip about others and judge everyone, it can become tiresome to others.
People often do this to boost their own low self-esteem. They elevate themselves by demeaning others. Eventually, your friends will stop trusting you, and your friendship will become superficial and devoid of any intimacy.
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It's okay to talk about your achievements with your friends, but some people have a talent for transforming every conversation to brag about themselves.
“Even if a friend starts a conversation about their success or fame, that person will find a way to twist it to their advantage and their awesomeness. Your friends begin to feel like mirrors in which you admire your own reflection. You make people feel lonely in your presence because of your self-absorption and lack of compassion,” Alla explained.
Eternal Victim and Martyr
Is the world against you? Well, if you always act like a victim or a martyr, your friends can become ex-friends pretty soon.
“These people often turn to their friends for advice and then lose interest if the friend doesn't buy into their narrative victims,” said Alla. In such a situation, people feel exhausted, because they are used as a garbage can, where all negative emotions are dumped.
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