[header] How to end a toxic friendship [title] Acknowledge the truth about the relationship. [step] The first step from detangling from a toxic person is admitting what the relationship is. Even if you've decided to ditch a toxic friend, you may still be hanging on to certain notions about your friendship.
[header] How to end a toxic friendship [title] Acknowledge the truth about the relationship. [step] The first step from detangling from a toxic person is admitting what the relationship is. Even if you've decided to ditch a toxic friend, you may still be hanging on to certain notions about your friendship.
[substeps] Don't assume that the relationship is over if it isn't. The stronger your friendship, the healthier it will be. Be honest with yourself that the relationship is toxic and does not benefit you in any way. Not only will this help you abandoned a toxic friend, it will help you have higher standards in the future. Ignoring the friend in favor of " him/her, " or sharing any misconceptions your friend might have, could only bring a more bitter end to your friendship. [substeps] Don't divide your friendship into parts that make both you and this person upset. Go through your feelings about the friendship and make sure your friend knows what lies beneath them. [substeps] When you reconnect with the toxic friend, chances are, he or she may have an even deeper understanding of the problem that led to your friendship ending.