Doe Quote by Amy Dickinson
“Sometimes toxic people are so resistant to change that therapy does not really help them - but they send everybody else into therapy to find ways to cope.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Advice on Toxic Relationships, 2021
Toxic individuals resist change, often pushing others toward therapy while avoiding self‑work.
In simple terms: Toxic people resist change, send others to therapy.
Set boundaries; seek self‑care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendships
- workplace
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect yourself from their influence?
- When is it time to end the relationship?
Therapy may not help the toxic person.