Spotting a toxic friendship can be difficult. They tend to creep up when you least expect it. Does someone make you feel bad all the time, but you don’t want to break the tie? Or you think you may be too sensitive. What’s really going on? You BFF may not be what you think. Test your skills: Can you spot a toxic friendship?
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1 What is NOT a sign of a bad friendship
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Using a friend to make personal gains
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Constantly causing drama and making things all about themselves
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Listening to your problems, but always inserting their opinion based on their experiences
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They're constantly putting you down
Correct!Wrong!Listening to your problems, but always inserting their opinion based on their experiences
While this may sound pretty self-absorbed, these friends may mean well. They may use this behavior to show that they understand you and have also been in a similar position. Maybe ask your friend how they got through this issue - this may help you through your troubles as well.
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2 True or False: Positive friends generally don't compete with you
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True
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False
Correct!Wrong!True
Most of us enjoy a little friendly competition. However, these toxic friends can use their jealousy to fuel their competitive streak. Whether it's over a significant other, a victory in your own field, or receiving good news, these friends can often try to jump in to knock you off your pedistol.
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3 True or False: Negative friends may try to out-do you
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True
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False
Correct!Wrong!True
This sounds like the previous question, but negative friendships often show two people vying for each other's sympathy. One friend may have lost someone very important. Well, the other friend will try his/her very best to out-do that tragedy to garner more support from others.
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4 Toxic friends will
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All of the above
Correct!Wrong!All of the above
Toxic friends want you to fail because they are run by jealousy. They can mimic you to attempt to steal what you have that they want. Maybe you're engaged in an activity and they feel threatened by that. They'll dive into the same activity in an attempt to "win."
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5 When should you end the friendship?
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When the friend is constantly pessimistic
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When you find the friend is spreading rumors about you
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When they create or look for drama
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Any of the above
Correct!Wrong!Any of the above
You'll know when to cut a friend out of your life. Something will feel wrong - off. Maybe some of the signs are hard to see right away, but if this person makes you feel uncomfortable or down, it's best to sever the friendship as soon as possible. Friendships aren't supposed to cause stress. They should help relieve it.
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Quiz: Can You Spot A Toxic Friendship?
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You scoredCorrect!Time to evaluate your friendship! It's easy to get lost in a toxic friendship. These "friends" tend to be pretty good manipulators. Make sure you feel safe with your friends - that you know you can trust them. You want a cheerleader, not an undertaker.
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You scoredCorrect!Time to evaluate your friendship! It's easy to get lost in a toxic friendship. These "friends" tend to be pretty good manipulators. Make sure you feel safe with your friends - that you know you can trust them. You want a cheerleader, not an undertaker.
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You scoredCorrect!You know a thing or two about toxic friendships, but do you know how to spot them? Do you know what to look for when questioning a friend's worth?
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You scoredCorrect!You know a thing or two about toxic friendships, but do you know how to spot them? Do you know what to look for when questioning a friend's worth?
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You scoredCorrect!Only one wrong! You know a good amount about toxic friends and how to spot one. Don't let them slither into your life. You don't need such toxic people.
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You scoredCorrect!100%! Awesome job. You seem to know a lot about how people should treat you and what it means to be a friend. Keep up the good work.
