7 signs that you are in a toxic friendship.

A good friendship is a relationship of mutual give and take, sharing comforts, making us who we are, without drama. But some people may not realize that they are in a toxic relationship. This term indicates a bad friendship situation and is detrimental to one party. People who stay in toxic friendships use the same excuses as other people involved in these kinds of relationships too. The reason is because they are afraid to be alone. At least they still have one person to be their friend. In fact, one of the conditions for our lives to be better than before is to have good and healthy friendships.

What are the characteristics of a toxic friendship?

1. There is no reciprocity.
   The most annoying thing is, when you have tried to listen to them and always try to be there when they are in a difficult time but you don't get the same thing. Good friendship will be realized if you respect each other and listen to each other. Some people view friendships as just a support network without feeling they have to reciprocate. If we are in that circle, the wisest course of action is to evaluate. Can you get a lot of good benefits in the friendship relationship? if yes please continue. But if not, it's time for you to get out of the circle.

2. They make you feel uncomfortable.
   Just because you spend time with them doesn't mean you really get along with them. Toxic people may look like ordinary people and it could be the people closest to us. You will know how they are when you are around them. If you feel uncomfortable, it's a sign that something is wrong in your friendship.

3. They like to criticize, but do not want to be criticized.
   Maybe you have a friend who often criticizes other people, but he gets angry when he is criticized. Be careful, it is a sign that you are in a toxic friendship relationship. Hobby of criticizing down to small and trivial things. Even his jokes even touched on sensitive things.

4. They make you feel small.
   All criticism without empathy is bound to make us feel small. Friendship should be able to make life better. They build their self-image, build authority by bringing down and vilifying you. They always tell bad things about you to other people. Your friend may criticize, but must have empathy and understanding.

5. They keep you away from family and all good things.
   In the past, you were diligent in worship. You are close to family. But now when you are in their circle. You start away from all that. When your family advises you. You get angry and argue. You prefer to listen to friends over family. Try evaluating again. If your life gets worse than yesterday. It is certain that your friendship relationship is toxic.

6. They make you feel guilty all the time.
   Making people feel guilty when not guilty is a manipulation tool that only toxic people can do. Guilt is a great feeling to keep yourself under control. But making other people feel guilty when they are innocent is not a good way to make friends.

7. Jealousy.
   For example, when you are successful, there is one of your friends who is openly jealous or undercover. It's a sign they don't like it when you're happy. They'd be happier if you were a failure. Because in this world there are many people who are happy when they see other people difficult and difficult when they see other people happy.

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