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"Toxic" is the new safe-word for millenials. Don't like a person? Must be "toxic"! Best keep away.

• slfnflctd 10y ago
  I've heard the term used at least as far back as the 90s. The phrase "cut the toxic people out of your life" comes up a lot. I suspect it originated with either 12-step programs or psychologists. Seems like good advice, except for the part where it's basically running from interpersonal conflict instead of dealing with it. In some situations with really unbalanced people it's the best option, though.
  • wccrawford 10y ago
    He's not saying it's a new term. He's saying that it's being applied when it doesn't really apply in order to just brush people under the rug.
• coldpie 10y ago
  Sounds like a certain cranky old man got kicked out of his niece's birthday party. Time for your nap!