It’s Not Just About Dating – Friends Can Be Toxic Too

Learn how to identify and handle toxic friendships at 14, with practical, step-by-step solutions to protect your mental well-being.

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Have you ever had that one friend who, no matter what, just makes you feel a bit rubbish after hanging out with them? Maybe they're always putting you down, or they make everything about themselves, or they just can't keep a secret. This is what we call a toxic friendship, and it's something a lot of teenagers, like yourself, might have to deal with. Toxic friendships can sneak up on you. They start out like any other friendship: you share laughs, hang out after school, and text each other heaps. But over time, things start to feel off. Here's a...
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