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Toxic friends are a lot like another toxin—alcohol. Like a stiff drink, a toxic friend at first makes you feel relaxed and at ease. She may make you feel more confident than usual and hotter than usual. Like booze, a toxic friend can make you feel (at first) like you can do anything—when you’re around her, there is this giddiness that’s not unlike the buzz you feel after a gin and tonic. But, also like alcohol, toxic friends can leave you feeling a little dirty, depressed, drained of energy, and all around blue (hangover depression is a real thing). That’s how toxic friends make their way into your life in the first place; by creating an illusion that they’re going to make things better, and they’re the answer to all of your problems! They sound like alcohol more and more, don’t they? So, is your best friend actually toxic? Here are some signs.
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She tells you you’re always right
Even when you know you’re wrong. You could cheat on a boyfriend, and your toxic friend would tell you it was all his fault. She never encourages you to self-reflect or look for the lessons in pain and mistakes (because she doesn’t do that herself).
