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1907: 10 Signs That A Friendship Is Toxic by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar on How To Surround Yourself With Great People

Sep 26, 2023
Cheryl Smith, writer and contributor for No Sidebar, discusses 10 signs of toxic friendships, including feeling drained and disrespected. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs and taking action for healthier relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Toxic friendships can leave you feeling anxious, drained, and responsible for the other person's problems.
  • Assess the way your friendships make you feel to determine toxicity and surround yourself with uplifting and supportive friends.

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Signs of a Toxic Friendship

Feeling anxious, drained, inadequate, responsible for the other person's problems, used, guilty for sharing your own happiness, cheated, belittled, obligated, and abused are all signs of a toxic friendship. These negative feelings indicate that the relationship may be injecting toxins into your life and causing more harm than joy.

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