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Watch out for signs that your friend is toxic.
  • Toxic friends are draining, hypocritical, and not worth your time.
  • They're likely to make everything about themselves, and never celebrate you.
  • Here are 17 signs that your "friend" is toxic, and you may want to end the friendship.

Toxic relationships don't just apply to romantic partnerships. Sometimes, friendships with people can turn out just as abusive and damaging.

Rather than bringing company and comfort to your life, a toxic friendship will bring exhaustion and frustration.

There are quite a few signs you can look out for to tell you whether or not a friendship isn't healthy. Some of the red flags are obvious, but some can be more subtle. Here are 17 of the most common signs to look out for in a toxic friendship.