Trust is personal and can vary based on your experiences, but generally, there are certain types of people who tend to raise red flags. Here are a few to be cautious around:
1. Chronic Liars
People who lie constantly, even about small, unnecessary things, are dangerous. If you can’t count on their word, you can’t count on them—period.
2. Gossips
If someone talks trash about everyone else to you… you’re probably not off-limits when you’re not around. These folks often value drama over loyalty.
3. People Who Never Take Responsibility
If someone always blames others for their mistakes or failures and never owns up, they’ll throw you under the bus the second things go south.
4. Manipulators
They guilt-trip, gaslight, or play mind games to get what they want. These people often charm first and reveal their control later.
5. People Who Are Only Around When They Need Something
If they only reach out when they want a favor or a handout—and vanish the rest of the time—that’s transactional, not trustworthy.
6. Those Who Betray Others’ Trust
If they cheat, betray, or deceive others, don’t assume you’ll be the exception. How they treat people in their past is a window into how they’ll treat you.
7. People Who Constantly Play the Victim
Everyone gets hurt sometimes, but if someone always sees themselves as the innocent party and never acknowledges their role in conflict? That’s a red flag for emotional immaturity or manipulation.
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8. People Who Flatter Excessively
Flattery isn’t always bad, but if someone constantly praises you in ways that feel over-the-top, they might be trying to manipulate you or win your favor for their own gain.
9. Fair-Weather Friends
They stick around during the good times but vanish when things get hard. Trustworthy people show up when you need support, not just when it’s convenient.
10. Control Freaks
They always have to be in charge and may use subtle tactics (guilt, fear, pressure) to dominate others. Healthy trust needs respect, not control.
11. People With No Boundaries
If someone doesn’t respect your time, space, or decisions—and consistently oversteps—they’re not safe to trust. Boundaries are essential for mutual respect.
12. Pathological Jealous Types
People who are constantly suspicious, envious, or possessive can become toxic quickly. Their mistrust of others often leads to controlling behavior and emotional turmoil.
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