when people swear narcissists & toxic relationships start off really bad and toxic it's so far from the truth... they start off charming, they love you to death, overprotective, etc and then they slowly start antagonizing you, blaming you for everything wrong, belittling you, etc
Every toxic relationship you have is one more relationship taking up space from a positive friendship that you could have.
You have to cut these people off because if you don't, their toxicity will either drag you down or force you to become just like them.
I think instead of algebra, they should teach kids how to create a budget, how to do taxes, start an LLC, how to start a business or financial growth strategies. Something EVERYONE will need!