Signs You Are in a Toxic Friendship

If your friend constantly criticises you, it’s a clear sign of a toxic relationship.

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A toxic friend shows little to no support for your achievements and goals.

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Persistent jealousy and envy can indicate a toxic friendship lacking genuine happiness for you.

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If your friend frequently manipulates situations to their advantage, it’s toxic behaviour.

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Constantly cancelling plans or being unreliable shows a lack of respect for your time.

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A toxic friend often encourages negative behaviours and discourages positive changes.

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If you’re always the one making an effort, it indicates an unbalanced, toxic friendship.

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Frequent guilt-tripping and emotional manipulation are signs of a harmful friendship.

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