Many are using the Corona crisis to create order and clear out – and apparently not just in the closet. In social networks, self-proclaimed life coaches and influencers mantra-like advise "to ban toxic people from life". On Instagram alone there are more than 441,000 posts with the hashtag "toxicpeople". But a toxic person – what does that even mean? There is always talk of toxic relationships, but how do you deal with toxic people outside of romantic relationships, such as friendships? Is the only way to cut off contact?

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