What exactly is a 'toxic friend'?
According to Jenn Berman -- a psychologist in Beverly Hills, CA -- is someone who after spending time with them makes you feel bad about yourself instead of good. You can read more about what she has to say in this article on How to handle toxic Friendships.
How do you know if you're in a toxic friendship? You can take this quick online quizz to determine if She's a Toxic Friend. Oprah's Toxic Relationships web page also have a bunch of articles and resources to help you if you think you're in a toxic friendship. You can't miss iVillage's 6 Types of Toxic Friends and How You Can Deal with Them article either.
I hope you're not in a toxic friendship and if you are I'm wishing you a very good luck in handling, facing, confronting your friend. And in advanced -- here's a virtual hug from me:
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Toxic Friendships
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I had a friend like this when I was in the first years of school and she always tried her best to make me fell bad about myself. Lucky I got rid of here quick.
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