[header] How to get rid of people that hate you [title] Focus on how they make you feel. [step] It can be tough to recognize when someone is toxic and not in your best interest, especially if it's someone you've known a while. One sure sign of a toxic, negative person is listening to your gut and how they make you feel. 
[substeps] You may dread being around them and exhibit signs of nervousness anticipating meetings like sweat palms, nausea and a general uneasy feeling. Toxic, negative people tend to exude pessimism and can even be physically or verbally abusive.