6 Signs You Have Toxic Friends, NOT Real Friends

If you had a friend for a while, but feel something is off, chances are your friend might actually be toxic friends. Toxic friendships are actually more common than you think. Toxic friends may end up betraying you when you need them most. If you are wondering if all my friends are toxic, then this video may be for you. However, if none of these signs are there, then maybe, you have a real friend. Real friends are hard to find, so treasure them when you do have them. Real friends will look after your mental health when you need them most.

DISCLAIMER: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck."

Writer: Michal Mitchell
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: OatsAndToast Avena (new animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[misterlamprey]

1. They don't show interest in your life
2. They aren't there for you when you need them
3. They are overly critical of you
4. They aren't genuinely apologetic
5. They keep track of how many times you have wronged them
6. They speak about your insecurities often

[tow]

Who ever animated this deserves an academy award. Seriously, incredible job.

[yanxoxo]

always hitting me with the "sorry, i guess?" or "geez, sorry."

[aaronthenorm]

"Friends" are rare! Good friends are even more so!

[emilyx]

remember this isn't always just about toxic friends, it could be the same with a toxic partner, toxic classmate, a toxic family member or yourself, it doesn't just apply to your friends! :)

[LonewolfAZ]

Anyone that brings negativity towards a friendship it's time to let them go. The drama arguing fussing fighting and keeping tabs on who did what is exhausting

[debramiller]

I'm so glad that my friends aren't anything included in a toxic friendship. They can joke around sometimes but never try to hurt me and they always say sorry or ask if I'm okay at times. Thanks so much for making this video, Phych2go!

[PapaBear.]

I let go of a very dear friend an year ago because they hurt me many times over the year and covid kinda saved me from them, but I've been hit with guilt at random times when I'm missing home or just feeling down. Your video gave me closure and made me realise I did the right thing. Thank you.

[Oreotruth]

I was in a very toxic friendship a few months ago. I didn't realize just how toxic it was because I just wanted some friends. This describes my previous "friends" perfectly. They did all of this. I'm grateful to the three people who pointed this out to me and this video for showing me just how bad it was.

[SolitaryIntrovert]

At this point I can read them on social media, like when they scroll through my IG stories or when I make a poll they don’t even answer (same with my family followers) it just messes with our minds and make us question them. It’s the small things that matter the most but society will NEVER understand. Friends are not really your friends nowadays.

[morningpotato]

This honestly this helped validate how I have been feeling about some of my old friends. I been upset and been tearing myself apart trying to figure out what was wrong with me. Don't get me wrong- no one is perfect, but these points laid out plain and simple really helped me understand why it didnt work out. I also found something I can work on!

Y'all dont ignore the signs actually sit down and think whats best for you and if your happy in that friendship. Even though it will hurt its better for you in the long run ❤

[queenalex]

It’s sad. You grow up in a toxic family and you are involved in so many toxic and abusive situations, so you start searching for love in the wrong places and you let people treat you like shit because you start to adapt to it. As a person who was involved in toxic relationships and is now getting out of toxic friendships. Give light to someone who needs it, you never know how bad shi is. And to whoever is reading this comment, im proud of you and I love you. 💛💛

[Leandera]

When you are checking if you have a toxic friend but you end up being the toxic friend 😢

[BhaaBhaaa-ytvv]

I've had friends who weren't very good freinds . then one day a person came into my life and that person, is the most goofy, fun, caring and happy friend I ever had and now I feel unstoppable when Im around them.

[megaseamuslol]

I really needed to hear this. I recently went through three toxic so called friendships and they all ended with fakeness lasting for one year and then they would just vanish leaving me abandoned. This really helped and now I feel someone gets it.

[yoursweethoneyyyy]

I have had a lot of fake friends. It was mostly girls at that. They would uplift me in front of others, but always judged everything I did and even worse. Always protect your energy. Everyone is not your friend, but always be kind to others. 💖

[UwUgirlcutie]

0:31 they don't show interest or ask details.
1:03 they're not relaible or there when you need them.
2:06 they're extremely critical of you.
2:44 their apologizes don't sound genuine.
3:21 they keep score of how many times you've wronged them.
4:22 they play on your insecurities and make you feel unhappy.

[GregThEMAX]

This channel always has good advice! When I have nobody to talk to, I’m glad this channel is here. I hope everyone listens to this and can apply this to your life to make sure you’re happy 👍

[ktostam]

Ended one of those friendships lately, even tho I've done toxic stuff too (like after some time keeping track of wrong doings) I'm glad it ended
Those are fr exhausting

[randoiguess]

Keep in mind, many people do these things without realizing that they're being a bad friend. After watching this, I realize I haven't been a very good friend, and I intend to change that.