Not all friends are good, especially when they’re damaging to your brain. There are a few ways to tell if a relationship isn’t working for you.
Know the signs. When it comes to relationships, we tend to look for signs of love rather than signs of friendship. But some friendships, like some relationships, aren’t meant to last forever. – Healthy friendships often make you feel supported, valued, and useful. But sometimes friendships develop and change, and you may begin to feel disconnected from your friend,” writes psychologist Bobbi Banks. That’s why we need to recognize when friendship is a joy and when it gives us strength.
Trust your feelings
It’s often easier to know when a couple is not working and when they are in love. But there are still some signs that a friendship is over. On her Instagram account, the psychiatrist recommends focusing on friendships that meet certain criteria. You should feel safe, be able to express yourself freely, and accept who you are. You support each other in your successes and are not competitive. You still have the ability to recognize your mistakes and take responsibility. Instead, stay away from friendships that:
Whether it’s meeting, planning, or just getting the latest updates, you’re the only one who makes an effort. You feel anxious when you are with them.
They refuse to respect your boundaries. Whatever your reasons for limiting your time together, physical contact, or needing privacy, your friends need to remember this.
- You feel lonely and ignored in their presence. This may mean that the other person is not paying enough attention to you, what you are saying, or what you are thinking.
- He/she doesn’t respect or ignores your accomplishments. Whether it’s jealousy of your status or your happiness, his/her inability to be happy for you could be a sign of a toxic friendship.
- You don’t feel valued or appreciated. As in relationships, certain negative behaviors and attitudes towards you can damage your self-esteem. In friendships, as in love or business, this is not a sign of a healthy relationship.
