6 Signs You Have Toxic Friends, NOT Real Friends

If you had a friend for a while, but feel something is off, chances are your friend might actually be toxic friends. Toxic friendships are actually more common than you think. Toxic friends may end up betraying you when you need them most. If you are wondering if all my friends are toxic, then this video may be for you. However, if none of these signs are there, then maybe, you have a real friend. Real friends are hard to find, so treasure them when you do have them. Real friends will look after your mental health when you need them most. DISCLAIMER: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck." Writer: Michal Mitchell Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: OatsAndToast Avena (new animator) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong #friendship References: Schneider, K. (n.d.). 8 Not-So-Obvious Signs You Have Toxic Friends. Jobs, Company Reviews, Career Advice and Community. fairygodboss.com/articles/toxic-friends. Rane, Z. (2020, August 22). 7 Traits of Subtly Toxic Friends. Medium. medium.com/mind-cafe/7-traits-of-subtly-toxic-friends-b5f02056656c. Raypole, C. (2020, May 19). Toxic Friendship: 24 Signs, Effects, and Tips. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/toxic-friendships Dodgson, L. (2020, May 17). 13 signs your friendship with someone is toxic. Business Insider. www.businessinsider.com/signs-your-friendship-is-toxic-2018-2. Heitler, S. (2016). 8 Signs of a Toxic Friendship. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201603/8-signs-toxic-friendship. Navilon, Genefe. “Do You Have Fake Friends? Here Are 11 Signs That Say Yes.” Ideapod, 16 Sept. 2020, ideapod.com/do-you-have-fake-friends-here-are-11-signs-that-say-yes/. Gordon, Sherri. “An Inside Look at Emotional Bullying and Social Manipulation.” Verywell Family, 2020, www.verywellfamily.com/relational-aggression-bullying-460498. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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