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Oct 27, 2026 5 min

Top 10 Toxic Traits

from Vanessa Van Edwards Hosted by Vanessa Van Edwards

Here are the top 10 toxic traits that can poison relationships, ranging from playing the victim to explosive behaviors. Understanding these traits is crucial for anyone looking to foster healthier, more positive interactions in both their personal and professional lives.Read more: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/toxic-traits/In this video: 00:02 - Toxic Trait #1 Victimhood00:09 - Toxic Trait #2 People Pleasing00:16 - Toxic Trait #3 Disrespectful00:24 - Toxic Trait #4 Entitlement00:35 - Toxic Trait #5 Disinterest00:44 - Toxic Trait #6 Creates drama00:56 - Toxic Trait #7 Passive aggressiveness01:08 - Toxic Trait #8 Boundary Violating01:23 - Toxic Trait #9 Manipulative01:36 - Toxic Trait #10 Explosive02:06 - Set a boundary, say no, or say goodbye02:11 - Formula/Framework on how to deal with difficult people******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards, and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/), Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/), and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted, or forgotten again.Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likable-person-in-the-room/******PS - Join the conversation on social!☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/

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