Friendships That Drain You – Spot the Signs Early

Learn to spot and handle draining friendships with clearer boundaries, healthy social mixing, and communications, promoting better personal mental health and stronger relationships.

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Everyone needs friends. They make life better, don't they? You can laugh with them, share secrets, and support each other. But what if a friendship starts to make you feel tired or upset instead of happy? Sometimes, certain friendships can actually start to drain your energy. This type of relationship is often called a 'toxic friendship'. Let's talk about what this looks like and how you might deal with it. What Is a Toxic Friendship? A toxic friendship is a relationship that makes you feel consistently bad or down on yourself. It's different from having a small argument or a...
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