Today my topic is in a toxic friendship here’s what to look for and how to handle it friendship should feel safe uplifting and supportive not exhausting or one-sided but sometimes a friend you once felt like family starts to drain your energy mess with your peace or even make you question your worth that might be more than a rough patch it could be a toxic friendship here’s how to spot the signs and what to do about it first what makes a friendship toxic it’s not just about disagreements or bad moods a toxic friendship is one that consistently brings negativity stress or emotional harm into your life and it’s more common than you’d think red flags to watch for you feel anxious before seeing them they constantly put you down or make jokes at your expense the friendship feels one-sided you give they take they gossip about you or others you leave hangouts feeling drained not energized they’re competitive manipulative or guilt trip you often they dismiss your feelings or make everything about themselves still not sure ask yourself do I feel better or worse after spending time with them can I be myself or am I always filtering what I say do they show up when I need them or only when it benefits them if the answer stings that’s your gut talking what to do next one set boundaries start small if they constantly text you during work hours say “I’m not available during the day but I’ll reply…
