Where I come from, there's a saying that says, "What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger". Sad enough, that saying does not apply to all aspects of life, especially relationships. Just like food, people can be toxic and when that begins to happen, it shows. Even worse, when it causes you to lose interest in being your best self, it's a sign that confidence no longer exist and despair has taken over. After reading this article, it's my hope that our eyes will depict the people that no longer serve us and even further, challenge us in being our best selves. As an individual who've seen it vital to impact the lives of others positively, I've grown with the perspective of rising beyond my social environment. I've made such a statement to bring out two points: (i) Not everyone you converse with on a regular is your friend. (ii) It pays you no benefit to fit into "The Ordinary". I understand that we all will have different...