Toxic friendships are tough: You don’t want to just ditch your BFF and start over, right?
Here’s how to tell if a pal is a bad match.
It’s all about her
A sure sign of a toxic friend?
She’s a Debbie Downer
You got a promotion?
Oh, she hates her job.
You got a cute guy’s number?
She’s dying alone.
Your dog learned to roll over?
It just reminds her of the cat she ran over with her bike 14 years ago.
No matter what happens, she drags you down with her constant negativity.
But if she makes everything a melodrama all the time, she’s simply going to exhaust you.
You’re doing all the work
Are you always the one texting first?
Does she constantly cancel plans you make with her and never make any herself?
Then you’ve got a problem.
She needs more help than you might give her, and you’re going to drive yourself crazy trying.
A toxic friend will say driving past your ex’s house is a good idea.
A toxic friend encourages unhealthy behavior, even when it’s not her idea.
Will she ever be able to measure up to you?
Will you ditch her for new people?
This is doubly true if she ditches you as soon as you guys get to wherever you’re going.
