7 Signs of a Toxic Friendship

Is it time to say goodbye

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We need our friends. Our talks, walks, support, fun, and love. Our hearts crave communication and interaction and without it, life can be lonely.

But, at what price?

What cost is too high?

What emotional toll is too steep, and toxic? Toxicity can destroy everything.

Unfortunately, we tend to pardon bad behavior, sometimes repeatedly to hold on to a relationship.

With negative consequences for our mental health, happiness, and self-esteem.

Signs of Toxicity

• Your friend repeatedly dismisses your feelings as unimportant or silly. If you don’t feel validated or respected, chances, are you are involved in a toxic relationship.
• Is your friend positive or negative. Do they spread happiness or doom. If you find yourself constantly feeling stressed out from a friendship it may be time to say goodbye.
• Good friends are by your side in good times and bad. If you have a fair-weather friend who doesn’t support you through difficult times, don’t ignore the signs.