5 Signs You're in a Toxic Friendship

Kristen Souza, LMHC and editor at ChoosingTherapy.com explains five important signs of toxic friendships:
1. They insult and tease you on a regular basis. 
2. They want all of your attention on demand.
3. They make themselves the perpetual victim.
4. They peer pressure you into things you don't want to do.
5. They disrespect your boundaries.
How can you deal with a toxic friendship? Fix it or leave it.

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Article: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/toxic-friends/
Author: Nicole Arzt, LMFT,
Medically reviewed by: Kristen Fuller, MD
Published on 08/26/2021