Group 1 - The core concept of emotional parasitism is that it involves a one-sided exploitation where one person continuously outputs negative emotions, leading to the depletion of the emotional resources of the other person [2][3] - Emotional parasitism can manifest in three typical ways: complete emotional control by others, habitual absorption of negative emotions, and loss of emotional autonomy [3][4][5] Group 2 - To break free from emotional parasitism, it is essential to establish emotional boundaries, which involves recognizing that others' emotions are their responsibility and not one's own [6][7] - Practicing selective empathy instead of excessive empathy can help maintain emotional health while still being supportive of others [7][8] - Self-awareness and emotional regulation are crucial in overcoming emotional parasitism, which can be achieved through techniques like emotional journaling and mindfulness [8][9]