friendship red flags 🚩
As I get older, I truly have learned to value the meaning of what a good friend is and what a healthy friendship looks like. Sadly, this may mean letting go of friendships along the way. Initially, I thought this was bad thing, but I’m learning to realize that real friendships are hard to find and your close circle of friends are truly those that will be there for you no matter what!
Some of the friendship red flags I’ve noticed in people I no longer consider myself friends with…
1: the ones who were never really there ~ the type of people who were quick to ask for favors but never there when I actually needed help or support. Or the ones would constantly flake to the point where I already knew whatever we were talking about was never going to actually happen
2: constant constant gossip and bad mouthing ~ those who thrive on gossip & talk about everyone... it always made me wonder what they were saying about me behind my back?
3: subtle jabs ~ the ones who were never actually happy for me or would make little remarks to put me down
4: competitive friends ~ the ones who would try and make everything a “competition” instead of showing their support. Honestly, I never understood this. I view a friend's win as a win of my own that should be celebrated!
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