On Energy Vampires
Have you ever been near someone that sucks the air out of the room? Who either knowingly or unknowingly is disengaged, unless they’re talking about themselves?
These people are known affectionately as ‘Energy Vampires’ and if you’re not careful, natural empathy and compassion can pull you into a deeply toxic relationship with people like this.
Set personal boundaries, but never be unkind. Additionally, if you feel like you are this sort of person in someone else’s life, there’s hope. Read this article by Mark Manson if you want some pro tips about what you should do if you yourself are an Energy Vampire.