We sometimes avoid the term "toxic" when describing our relationships or friendships because the word seems too harsh and categorical.
However, it perfectly characterizes the relationships between some people.
What are 3 signs that indicate a toxic friendship?
You think twice about whether to pick up the phone.
This means that you are not getting what you want from your friendship. Typically, such friends call only to complain and get emotional release.
But your interlocutor is of little interest to your news, experiences or problems. At best, he will show routine interest, but will not dwell on a topic that is of no interest to him.
You don't feel emotionally satisfied.
Friendship is an extremely important moment in our lives. Friends are not only an important element of socialization, but also help us in emotional relief.
If you cannot be completely open and sincere with a person, then your relationship can hardly be called friendship, experts believe.
Mutual envy
If you catch yourself thinking that you are jealous of someone close to you, then this is clearly a bad sign: there is no place for envy in true friendship.
This feeling corrodes relationships and does not lead to anything good.
Therefore, try to analyze your feelings.
