Why do certain people bring others down

Diatonic12

Speaking only in general when we have toxic relationships that we can't demote or remove, learn to detach. They're probably not going to change but strong emotions make bad situations worse. Avoid the triggers and learn to detach. At some point, their motives, actions and feelings towards us should start to fade right into the background. Flip the switch and mentally distance yourself. That's how you'll survive and move beyond it.