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 Toxic Friendships 

Toxic Friendships

Latest Toxic Friendships Articles

I Hope You’re Doing Okay (But Don’t Expect A Text)

I Hope You’re Doing Okay (But Don’t Expect A Text)

Holly Riordan Holly Riordan
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I hope you’re doing okay, but that doesn’t mean walking away was an overreaction. It doesn’t mean I regret anything that happened between us. It doesn’t mean you were right all along or that you deserve an apology. It doesn’t mean that you were innocent, after all. 

If You Notice Any Of These 5 Things, The Friendship Is Probably Toxic

If You Notice Any Of These 5 Things, The Friendship Is Probably Toxic

Maryam Saba Maryam Saba
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Toxic friendships, on the contrary, can leave us confused, hurt and exhausted.

Be Okay With Letting People Go

Be Okay With Letting People Go

Simone Heard Simone Heard
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People have taken sides.

This Is What Happens When You Surround Yourself With The Wrong People

This Is What Happens When You Surround Yourself With The Wrong People

Erin Cinney Erin Cinney
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I was addicted to trying to convince her I was worthy.

4 Signs It’s Time To Move On From An Expired Friendship

4 Signs It’s Time To Move On From An Expired Friendship

Ashton Saldana Ashton Saldana
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Our priorities, mindset, and loyalty change as we grow so there doesn’t have to be a groundbreaking fight that caused you and your bestie to become astray.

50 People Reveal How They Finally Realized Their So-Called Friend Was Toxic

50 People Reveal How They Finally Realized Their So-Called Friend Was Toxic

January Nelson January Nelson
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When they made plans in front of me and didn’t invite me.

15 Hidden Signs That Your Friendships Are Actually Toxic

15 Hidden Signs That Your Friendships Are Actually Toxic

Liza Varvogli Liza Varvogli
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It’s a sign of toxicity when your friend can’t be happy with your happiness.

50 People Reveal How They Finally Realized Their So-Called Friend Was Toxic

50 People Reveal How They Finally Realized Their So-Called Friend Was Toxic

Thought Catalog Thought Catalog
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When they made plans in front of me and didn’t invite me.

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