Toxic friendship: how to identify and move away from the relationships that only hurt

Who has never had that friend who seems to suck his energy? Of those who do not celebrate your result, you know? This has a name: toxic friendship!

Toxic friendship can be harmful like any type of violent relationship. Pay attention to some signs:

• Acid comments masked by “I’m just honest”
• Controversial all the time to see who “wins” more in life
• Drama to make you feel responsible for everything
• Little consideration for what you feel
• Emotional game that always leaves you with the fault

I discovered that I am in a toxic friendship, and now?

• Realize what is hurting you. Sometimes we understand only after having hurt ourselves, but first the chip falls, the better!
• An idea changes, if you still feel it is worth it. It may be that the person does not even know what is causing.
• Make your limits clear. You have every right to protect your space, without having to justify yourself.
• Decrease the contact to the rhythm. There is no need to cut forever, but getting away with lightness and consciousness makes the difference.
• Support yourself who is good for you. Real friendships, family or even a therapist can help you in this process.

Source: Terra

Ben

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