Look, I have bipolar disorder with major depression. It’s about communication. If you break plans because you can’t get out of bed, for example, have the decency to communicate that you have to break your plans. No ghosting. There’s a difference between being mentally ill and being a jerk. You can’t blame being a…

My point, though, is that most of the people I have ever known who I suspect would have failed this test, were dealing (or not dealing) with something internal that was beyond their control—whether it be chronic depression, bipolar disorder, etc. I mean, I’m sure there are plenty of so-called “toxic” people who don’t…

Not at all. But in that case, you should have clear boundaries and expectations so you don’t get hurt by their illness.

What about people suffering from mental illness or some other brain disorder? Fuck ‘em?