While it’s important to be open and welcoming to everyone, there are certain types of people who can drain our energy and bring us down. These are 15 types of people you need to avoid to protect your energy and happiness.

1. The Negative Nancy: Some folks just focus on the bad stuff, always grumbling and bringing everyone down. It’s like a bad mood magnet! To keep your sunny side up, it’s best to be around them less often. Their negativity can spread like a cold, so a little distance goes a long way.
2. The Loud Talker: This person’s loud talking, especially on the phone in public, is a bother. It’s not cool because it disrupts others. We need to let them know their volume is a bit too much for the situation.
3. The Flaky Friend: It seems like you’re frustrated with this friend who keeps flaking on plans. It’s okay to be upset! Your time is important, and it’s not cool when someone cancels at the last minute. Let them know you value spending time together, but you’d appreciate a heads up if something comes up so you can make other plans.
4. The Borrower: You seem to lend things to someone often, but they don’t always give them back. It’s okay to politely ask for your stuff back when you need it. That way, you can both enjoy using things without any worries.
5. The Know-It-All: It seems like someone likes sharing their ideas a lot! It’s great they care, but sometimes you just want to do your own thing. Just let them know you appreciate their thoughts, but you’ve got this under control.
6. The Self-Absorbed: Feeling like the only one talking? It happens! Sometimes friends get caught up in themselves. If you want to keep things balanced, politely mention that you enjoy hearing about them, but you’d also love to hear what’s going on in your life too!
7. The Drama Queen: You seem to be dealing with someone who stirs up trouble a lot. The best way to handle this is to be clear that you’re not okay with their drama. Let them know you won’t play along with their games.
8. The Gossip: It sounds like someone enjoys chatting about others a bit too much. Let’s nip that in the bud! We can politely tell them we’re not comfortable with gossip and rumors. This way, they’ll know you expect a drama-free zone.
9. The Excuse Maker: They seem to always have a reason why things aren’t their fault. To keep things running smoothly, it’s important to be clear that you expect them to take ownership of their actions.
10. The Control Freak: It seems like someone you know likes to be in charge and tell everyone what to do. That’s okay, but it’s important to let them know you like to make your own choices and do your own thing sometimes.
11. The Bully: This person is a bully, putting others down to feel bigger. Don’t let them scare you! You deserve to be treated nicely. It’s time to draw a line and tell them their behavior isn’t okay.
12. The Liar: Since this person keeps making things up, it’s hard to believe them. To keep things healthy, it’s important to draw a line (set boundaries) and show them that truthfulness is important to you.
13. The Manipulator: This person always twists things to get their way. The best thing to do is to draw a line and show them you’re not someone they can boss around.
14. The Victim: This person seems to always feel down on their luck and blame others for their troubles. To keep things healthy, you might need to draw a line and let them know you’re not okay with that kind of talk.
15. The Scorekeeper: Stuck in a rut with someone who keeps bringing up old arguments? It’s time to talk! Let them know you value making things right and moving on. You can’t change the past, but you can build a better future together.

And there you have it – 15 types of people you need to avoid to protect your energy and happiness. Remember, it’s important to set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you next time!