Are You the Toxic Friend? Key Signs to Watch For

We talk a lot about signs of toxic friendships in psych2go's videos, but we haven't yet talked about signs that you might actually be the toxic friend. When you recognize and take responsibility for the faults that might be you, you can become a better friend for someone. In this video, we share signs of a toxic friendship, as well as signs toxic relationships. Hope this video can help change someone's life by bringing awareness to areas that may require change.

DISCLAIMER: It’s normal to relate to some of these qualities. What’s important is you’re aware of them so you won’t unknowingly hurt anyone.

Is your best friend becoming toxic? We have a video on that too: https://youtu.be/0CFmS5E--rM

Writer: Joshua Munoz
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera www.youtube.com/AmandaSilvera
Animator: Grace Cárdenas Cano
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References
Kirmayer, M. Nov 28, 2017. How to Cope When You’re Envious of a Friend.PsychologyToday. Retrieved at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/casual-close/201711/how-cope-when-you-re-envious-friend
Raypole, C. June, 27, 2019. What Is an Enabler? 11 Ways to Recognize One. Healthline. Retrieved at https://www.healthline.com/health/enabler
Avenasa, C. Sept 2020. 7 Signs You’re Becoming a Toxic Friend. Psych2Go. Retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFMCW2uP3rc