Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness From People That Suck Yours Dry

Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness from People That Suck You Dry

They don’t wear capes, but they will drain the life out of you. Whether it’s your needy coworker, guilt-tripping parent, or that ＂friend＂ who always turns every conversation into a therapy session about themselves-emotional vampires are everywhere.

In this funny, brutally honest guide, Coach Ratner exposes the emotional bloodsuckers that feed on your peace of mind-and shows you exactly how to stop them. You’ll learn to spot manipulation before it starts, keep your boundaries strong, and reclaim your energy (and sanity).

From the Perpetual Victim who’s allergic to accountability, to the Narcissist who believes the world revolves around their reflection, to the Drama Queen, the Projector, and the Emotionally Constipated-you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even recognize a few people in your life (or yourself).

Here’s a peek inside the coffin:

• The Perpetual Victim
• The Narcissist
• The Socially Awkward
• The Drama Queen
• The Emotionally Constipated
• Parents, Siblings, and In-Laws
• The Overly Dependent
• The Non-Stop Talkers
• The 2nd Guessers
• The Projectors
• Teenagers: Where Logic Doesn’t Exist
• The Terrible Twos
• Are You an Emotional Vampire?
• The Friendship Audit
• What True Friendship Really Is
• How to Make Relationships Healthy

Emotional Vampires is a hilarious, eye-opening survival guide for anyone tired of toxic people hijacking their happiness. If you’ve ever felt drained after a simple conversation, this book is your garlic, silver cross, and wooden stake-all in one.