If you're in a toxic relationship, your friend might be asking you to be someone you're not. They may recognize the things you dislike and put you in uncomfortable situations or they may ask you to talk, dress, or behave differently.
What's considered a toxic friend?
In a toxic friendship, you never feel that support or compassion. You feel minimized when they brush off your problems or ignored outright if they never respond to your messages or requests for help. In short, they aren't there for you when you need a friend most.
What are 3 signs of a toxic friendship?
Here are 13 key signs that your friend is toxic:
- They Tease or Insult You Regularly. ...
- They Want All Your Attention (On-Demand) ...
- They Make Themselves the Perpetual Victim. ...
- They Peer Pressure You Into Doing Things You Don't Want To Do. ...
- They Disrespect Your Boundaries. ...
- They Are Jealous of Your Other Friends.