Most of us have been involved in a toxic relationship at some point in our lives, whether it was in the personal or business sphere—and whether we knew it at the time or not. Of course, no relationship is perfect, but there are certain people with whom a healthy relationship is unattainable and you just have to get out.

While good relationships provide a feeling of security, happiness, respect, and freedom, toxic relationships spread through you like poison from the hands of people who only care about themselves, and it can turn you into someone you may not even recognize.

Whether it’s in the workplace, among friends, or in a romantic partner, if you’re feeling drained of your energy and joy, it’s time to re-evaluate those relationships. Check out this gallery to see some red flags.

It’s all take and no give

To sustain a good relationship, you need both. If you’re constantly giving without receiving, you’ll soon be running on empty.

Always judging and criticizing you

It’s okay to have opinions, but when it’s constant criticism that is not intended to be helpful, it’s a toxic attempt to belittle you.

Endless narcissism

If the person only cares to frame everything around themselves, from daily conversations to the entire relationship, you will never be considered an equal partner in the way you should be.

Lack of trust

No relationship can progress without trust. If you don’t trust them, why stick around? You’ll both be endlessly putting out illusory fires.

Feeling drained

Good relationships should lift you up and add something to your life. If you’re not being your happy and productive self, and you’re always mentally, emotionally, and even physically exhausted, take a step back.

Betraying yourself

Acting against your own opinions and morals, and instead changing them to match someone else’s, is a sign of a damaging relationship.

Lack of support

What reason is there to engage in a relationship if you can never rely on one another?

Bad-mouthing others

If someone talks poorly about others to you, they’re likely trying to get you on their side, and it shows what kind of person they are—you never know if they’re talking about you like that.

Feeling like you can’t do anything right

When this happens, it’s not so much about what you do, but rather it’s about how you feel. When nothing you do is right, it’s likely the relationship is wrong.

Hostility

Feeling constantly angry or unsafe can take a real toll on every part of your life and is a sure sign of an unhealthy relationship.

It brings out the worst in you

Harmful relationships have a way of bringing out nasty traits, sometimes just as a means of coping. Good relationships should challenge you to be better.