It Might Be Time to Walk Away From Friends , Who Use These Toxic Phrases.<br />Friendship experts Marisa G. Franco <br />and Danielle Bayard-Jackson say that <br />these phrases can help you <br />spot a toxic friendship:.<br />"You're too sensitive.", This implies that your feelings don't matter and <br />may indicate that your friend isn't empathetic. .<br />"Can't you take a joke?", If something hurt your feelings, your friend <br />should care and find out why, not get defensive.<br />"You're lucky to have me as a friend.", Actually, you're both lucky to have each other, <br />and if your friend constantly suggests otherwise, <br />there may be an imbalance in your relationship.<br />"I miss the old you.", If your friend doesn't let you be who you are <br />and change in the ways you need to, they may <br />not have your best interest at heart. .<br />"You owe me.", This implies a transactional relationship <br />rather than a healthy friendship.<br />"I wonder how you got that promotion.", A friend that questions and tries <br />to one-up your accomplishments is no friend <br />at all. They should celebrate your successes.<br />"I'm sorry you feel that way.", This statement avoids apologizing for <br />their behavior that made you feel a certain <br />way, and instead lays blame on you.<br />"...," aka ghosting you, Studies have shown that being ghosted makes <br />one hurt, sad, and lowers self-esteem. A friend <br />should have the decency to explain their actions
