Toxic friends rarely apologize, and when they do, it’s often half-hearted or framed ... preferring to blame others when things go wrong. Instead of recognizing where you may have contributed ...

Sometimes, toxic friends can manifest as energy vampires ... could be part of a manipulation tactic to get you to do things for them or act a particular way in the friendship, regardless ...

Friendships should be spaces where you feel supported, loved, and understood. They're meant to uplift you, share laughter, ...

It is not easy to judge people’s characters from face value but with time, as you get to know them, you may notice traits that are toxic ... to do a lot of favours for these types of friends ...

My friend (let’s call her Abby) had a friend (let’s call her Emma) in the past who was awful. They lied a lot and said some pretty awful things ... everything I do or say.

“Things are already so chaotic ... start with observing your teen and their friend in different situations, explains Dharamshi. “How do they interact, communicate? Gather observable facts ...

So what do we do when those bonds ... competition that turn relationships into a toxic climate.” Chloe Jennings, systems analyst, 28, remembers a friend from university.