Toxic Friends.. Beware of these 4 people!
Friendship is the biggest blessing in life. We choose our friends and they choose us. I mean, what could be better than that? But, this blessing is sometimes taken for granted. And, there are times when it goes wrong. There are people who might be toxic to us even though we consider them our friends. Here are four types of toxic friends you should leave.
The Crtic
So… this will sound familiar. If it doesn’t, you truly are blessed! Do you have a friend who tends to criticize and compare you with your other friends? Yeah… I thought so. Or even if they don’t criticize you, maybe they criticize your other friends or their other friends behind their backs? Hmmm…. Yeah. That sounds about right. Well, these friends are NOT true friends. I don’t even have to tell you why. I’m sure you know it by now.
Anyway, these friends never allow you to be yourself. They keep on adjusting you to meet their expectations. To be honest, we are become a little toxic sometimes. But, the real problem is the person who does this habitually.
The Mood Maker
Although this seems like to cute pet name, it’s SO NOT! I know, right? Who knew? Friends are generally people who think of as humans who can immediately influence or impact our mood, behavior and thoughts.
And this might sound good and all but generally the human race isn’t that good. As William Goulding says, the author of Lord of the Flies, humans are innately evil. So, like, why do we even expect so much from them. Anyways, the mood maker might be having a bad mood and they might drag you along with it without even asking about your problems. Try to steer clear.
The BUSY friend
Wanna know something? Nobody is too busy for the people they love. NOBODY. Trust me, I know best. My bestie is a super busy person. But, she still makes time for her friends. And, that’s why she is such a gem. True friends are NEVER too busy for you. If you have a friend who is constantly rejecting your invitations to hang out or just chill, there’s definitely something wrong!
The Ghost
First, a question. In your friendship, do you initiate contact or does your friend? Nah? Or do you each take turns? It’s equal? Well, toxic friends do not actively pursue contact. They often stay silent unless they need something from you. Honestly, they’re kind of a like a parasite or vampire! Just beware of such friends.
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Currently, I am a student of Fatima Jinnah Women University. With a burning passion for psychology, words, and dreams, I decided to abandon medical studies for humanities. These days, when I’m not listening to ballads, watching movies, or sitting down with a good novel, I am rigorously studying Hangul (Korean language) to satisfy my obsession for BTS and K dramas. I’m a thinking introvert and INFJ personality. Therefore, I like ‘me time’. My articles typically resonate with psychological well-being advice.
