How To Recognize Your Toxic Friends

1. Demanding Attitude

They always almost express demands. They may not say it out loud but still showcase a demanding behavior. They may ask you for small amounts of financial favors regularly and then never return it to you. They may call you just to demand your time and attention. They may be talking about all their life problems with you but never listen to yours. Their demands could be anything, from your time to your money. Learn to politely decline their demands.

2. Trash Talking

They try to trash talk about you or others. They may bot be very clear and vocal about it. It can happen other way too. Maybe when you wear that new dress they make a facial expression as they didn't really like it and then follow that with a very low tone, "Yeah, nice dress." They may point out your shortcomings a lot , clearly not with a purpose to help you through them. They criticize you when you try something new. They usually talk shit about other people and come and tell you what shit others say about you. Politely but clearly tell them not to talk shit about anyone in front of you.

3. Shallow Personality

They may have a very shallow personality. They may like or dislike people based on how they look. They may pass frequent comments on other's clothes, looks or choices. They may not hold strong grounds in highly intellectual arguments. Their beliefs may not be very strong. They may not care for the unfairness around them happening unless it involves them. They may be very passive about their actions or reactions when it comes to stuff like sexism, body shaming, bullying etc.

4. Find Ways To Put You Down.

These are the people who try to cut you when you are talking. They always are skeptical of your beliefs and opinions. They may engage in arguments with you to prove their opinions right rather than holding a healthy discussion. They may belittle or shame you in front of others. They may mock you or disrespect you. They may take you for granted, or make you feel embarrassed.

5. Energy Vampires

Theses are the people who drain you of your energy. This is the biggest reality check. Always notice how you feel after hanging out with them. Do you feel better? Or do you feel worse? Vibes never lie. Energy never lies. If you feel worse, tired, exhausted or annoyed after meeting them, cut your connections off.

6. They Continue Being Your Friend Despite Of The Fact They Dislike You

This is the worst category. They keep hating on you but they still wouldn't leave you. They will keep you in their circle. They will continue contacting you. In fact, they would sometimes even approach you first. They will keep showing you how they dislike you yet wouldn't leave you. They do this because you have started to become either a source of entertainment or a source of comfort for them. Troubling you makes them feel less shitty about themselves. Creating issues for you helps them divert their attention from their insecurities. Tell them clearly you want some space and cut that friendship. You are not there to serve them.