Relationships can be tricky, but it’s important to know when to stay and when to walk away. Some relationships are toxic and can only bring negativity into your life.

Whether it’s a friendship or a romantic relationship, here are 30 types of relationships you should avoid at all costs.

1. The Control Freak

Someone who always wants to control your every move isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have independence and freedom in a relationship.

2. The Manipulator

A manipulative person will always try to make you feel like you’re the problem. They’ll twist the truth to fit their needs and try to make you do what they want.

3. The Narcissist

A narcissistic person will always put themselves first and won’t care about your feelings. They’ll expect you to cater to their every need and will never take responsibility for their actions.

4. The Abuser

Whether it’s physical, emotional, or mental abuse, it’s not okay and should never be tolerated. If someone is abusive to you in any way, it’s important to get out of the relationship as soon as possible and seek help.

5. The Cheater

Someone who cheats on you doesn’t respect you or the relationship. It’s better to be alone than to be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t value your love and trust.

6. The Liar

A liar will never be honest with you. It’s important to have trust and honesty in a relationship, and if someone is consistently lying to you, it’s best to cut them out of your life.

7. The Taker

Someone who always takes and never gives back isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have balance in a relationship, and if one person is consistently taking without giving, it’s not a healthy dynamic.

8. The Negative Nancy

Someone who is always negative and never sees the good in things can bring you down. It’s important to surround yourself with positive people who lift you up.

9. The Drama Queen/King

Someone who is always causing drama and chaos isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have peace and stability in a relationship.

10. The Gossip

Someone who is always gossiping about others will likely gossip about you too. It’s important to have friends who are trustworthy and don’t talk behind your back.

11. The Flaky Friend

Someone who always cancels plans or doesn’t show up when they say they will isn’t a reliable friend. It’s important to have friends who respect your time and value your friendship.

12. The Judger

Someone who is always judging you or others isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have friends who accept you for who you are and don’t try to change you.

13. The User

Someone who only contacts you when they need something isn’t a true friend. It’s important to have friends who genuinely care about you and your well-being.

14. The Enabler

Someone who enables your bad habits or unhealthy behavior isn’t a true friend. It’s important to have friends who encourage you to be your best self and make positive changes.

15. The Flirt

Someone who flirts with everyone and doesn’t respect boundaries isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have friends or partners who respect your relationship and don’t cross boundaries.

16. The Ghoster

Someone who disappears without explanation isn’t a reliable friend or partner. It’s important to have people in your life who communicate openly and honestly.

17. The Overly-Attached

Someone who is overly attached and constantly requires your attention can be suffocating. It’s important to have autonomy and independence in a relationship.

18. The Overly-Critical

Someone who is always criticizing you or your choices isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have people in your life who support and encourage you.

19. The Flake

Someone who doesn’t follow through on their promises or commitments isn’t a reliable friend or partner. It’s important to have people in your life who keep their word.

20. The Self-Absorbed

Someone who is always talking about themselves and doesn’t listen to you isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have people in your life who are interested in you and your life.

21. The Judgey Parent

A parent who is always criticizing or judging you isn’t healthy. It’s important to have parents who love and support you for who you are.

22. The Needy Sibling

A sibling who is always demanding your attention or getting into your business can be draining. It’s important to have siblings who respect your boundaries and support you.

23. The Competitive Co-Worker

A co-worker who is always trying to one-up you or tear you down isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have colleagues who work together and support each other.

24. The Judgmental In-Laws

In-laws who are always judging or criticizing you or your choices aren’t worth your time. It’s important to have in-laws who love and support you for who you are.

25. The Criticizing Boss

A boss who is always criticizing you or your work isn’t a healthy work environment. It’s important to have a boss who gives constructive feedback and supports your growth.

26. The Competitive Friend

A friend who is always trying to one-up you or compete with you isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have friends who support and encourage you.

27. The Negative Co-Worker

A co-worker who is always negative or bringing the office morale down isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have colleagues who work together positively and support each other.

28. The Jealous Friend

A friend who is always jealous of your accomplishments or relationships isn’t a true friend. It’s important to have friends who celebrate and support your successes.

29. The High-Maintenance Partner

A partner who is always demanding or requires your constant attention can be draining. It’s important to have a partner who respects your boundaries and values your independence.

30. The Negative Family Member

A family member who is always negative or brings drama into your life isn’t worth your time. It’s important to have family members who love and support you.