7 Signs Your Friendship Has Become Toxic

Toxic friends and fake friends aren't there for you when you need a friend most. In a toxic friendship, you never feel support or compassion. This affects your sense of self and identity, causes low self-esteem, and even lead to feelings of depression and/or anxiety. Have you ever had a perfect friendship that turned sour? A lot of times, friendships change over time. Some grow stronger and evolve for the better. Some become toxic as they evolve. Think you have a friendship that’s become toxic but you're not sure about it. Want to know how to identify the signs your friendship has become toxic? We've got all that covered in this video!

Also, if you relate to this video but you're still unsure if you should let go of your friend, we highly recommend you to watch our video on the signs it's time to let go of your best friend:    • 6 Signs That it's Time to Let Go of a...  

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