5 Red flags of toxic friendship!

 Friendship or dosti! 

A very important part of life from childhood to adulthood is making friends, celebrating together, and supporting each other in times of need. With time, our criteria for being friends change, and what remains is the essence of a relationship that was purely made without any hidden motives. But what if I tell you that sometimes, even friendships can be toxic too, and it can become difficult to identify the red flags?

So, let's take a look at 5 major red flags in a friendship that can be toxic for you!

Disrespectful: There’s always a chill or easygoing vibe around friends. Some things that you won’t let others talk about, friends can crack jokes on them. Now, what if there are boundaries that they cross that you have set? For instance, they belittle your feelings or treat you in a manner inferior to them. Well, that’s a red flag to me.

Gossip Masters: All of us love gossiping a little every now and then, but what if your friend is always up for discussing or spilling secrets from the lives of other people? Well, that’s not just unhealthy for your time and energy but for your reputation too! Yes, chances are they are talking about your life in great detail with other people. And if you have a friend already talking behind your back or sharing your secrets with others, it's time to reassess the friendship. Your secrets are meant to be kept between the two of you, and if your friend can't respect that, then it's a clear red flag.

Attention seeker: We love sharing all the latest news with friends, sharing our achievements and mistakes with them. But if you have a friend who has a visible pattern of taking attention away from you when it's due, then that’s a major red flag. A true friend is someone who would let you enjoy the spotlight, not someone who tries to steal it all for themselves.

Forever Victim: You don’t need to have that one friend who would only call if they need something or something goes wrong in their life. In short, you are their dumping spot. It’s okay until you see that they are visibly at fault and are never there when you actually need a shoulder to rely on. If your friend is always negative and complaining, then it's a red flag from me.

Never Apologizes: Everybody makes mistakes, but it’s necessary that a friend takes responsibility for their actions and apologizes when they've hurt you. If your friend never apologizes or tries to make amends, it's a red flag. Kab tak dhoge aisi dosti? Weed bhi useless ho toh hata di jati hai.

Dosti is important, but it's equally important to identify red flags and toxic behavior. Remember, a true friend is someone who respects you, supports you, and brings positivity into your life, not someone who is always leaving you drained! So, keep an eye out for these red flags, and if you spot any, it may be time to reevaluate the friendship. Also, share some of your stories and opinions too! 

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