Define and protect your well-being

Toxic friends are people who negatively affect our lives, whether it be emotionally, mentally, or even physically. These friendships can be destructive and exhausting, which can affect our emotional health and overall well-being.

Finding toxic friends can be challenging, especially if the relationship has been around for a long time or you feel an emotional connection with this person, but we need to take care of them.

Here are some common characteristics of toxic friends that can help you identify them:

• Ability to handle: Toxic friends tend to manipulate others to get what they want. They may use guilt, victimization, or emotional blackmail to get others to act on their wishes. If you feel guilty, pressured, or emotionally blackmailed to please a friend, you may be dealing with a toxic relationship.
• Egocentrism: These people tend to be very self-centered and self-centered. Everything revolves around them, and they rarely show genuine interest in the problems or needs of others. You will notice a lack of support or interest in anything or anyone other than him or her.
• constant criticism: Toxic friends can be constantly critical and negative. They always find faults or faults in others and rarely provide support or encouragement. If a friendship makes you feel insecure, anxious, or low in self-esteem, it’s a sign that the relationship may be toxic.
• envy and competition: They tend to be jealous of the achievements or successes of others and may constantly try to compete or sabotage others’ efforts in order to succeed. If you notice that your friend is behaving this way towards you or showing jealousy of your success, it could be a sign of toxicity.
• Lack of empathy: They lack empathy and understanding towards the feelings and experiences of others. They can’t connect emotionally or put themselves in your place. They will not understand and will not care about your feelings or personal situations.
• Disloyalty: Toxic friends can betray trust and reveal secrets, which can be very damaging to a relationship. If your friend betrays you, this is a clear sign of a toxic friendship.
• negativity and dramaA: They tend to attract drama and negativity into their lives, which can negatively impact your mood. If your friend constantly complains, criticizes, or makes negative comments, it could be a sign of toxicity.
• Emotional dependency: They can be emotionally dependent and constantly seek support and attention from others without offering the same in return. It will consume your time and energy so that you feel that the friendship drains you emotionally or that you are constantly resolving problems or conflicts created by your friend.

As you can see, having toxic friends can be detrimental to our mental and emotional health. It is very important to learn how to define these relationships and set healthy boundaries or refuse these friendships if they are too harmful.

Seeking emotional support from positive and constructive people can help us build healthier relationships in our lives. If you feel like you’re dealing with a toxic friendship, talk to someone you trust or seek professional advice for support and advice.