Signs Your Friendship is Toxic

Friends are people that we can share an emotional connection with. Friendships provide us with a connection and feeling of togetherness; it is a mutual interest in one another. We can have friends that are deeply important to us, that we can hang out with all the time and share the deepest, most vulnerable parts of ourselves with. We can also have friends that we enjoy going out for certain activities or share certain interests; it is lighter and fun and just as valid as the deeper friendships. Unfortunately, not all friendships are healthy. We may enjoy their company at times or feel that they may be a confidante, but they can also be toxic. A toxic friendship does not fill us up the way that it should. Instead of feeling supported, we can feel insignificant.

It is not always easy to see if your friends are toxic, especially if it is someone that you feel really close to. Here are some common signs to watch out for if your friendship is toxic:

They Push Your Boundaries

Having anyone disrespect your boundaries can be difficult enough, but a friend disrespecting your boundaries can be even harder to deal with. Whether it is spending time together, loaning them money, or buying things for them, they find a way to push you out of your comfort zone to get what they want from you.