toxic friendship

In an article about the novel "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" a young woman sleeps bundled in the sheets of a calendar.

‘My Year Of Rest And Relaxation’ Is An Absurd, Yet Real, Read

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Despite the hard-hitting content of this novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, its characters and themes are beneficial for readers to be exposed to.…

April 11, 2023

toxic behavior in a friend group where you have to pretend you like how they treat you

What Are Toxic Behaviors and How Are They Normalized?

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

It is important to recognize when the people around you are not treating you right. These are some red flags to look for.…

March 22, 2022

In article about toxic friendship, one person ignoring another person

Are They Really Your Friend? 3 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Friendship

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

It's hard for everyone to make new friends in college, and many will most likely make some bad friends before meeting their true crew. Here are three indicators that will point to whether a friend…

November 2, 2021

An illustration of two women, one green, for an article on toxic best friends.

How To Know When It’s Time To Dump Your Toxic Best Friend

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

It's hard to know when to let go of a friendship that isn't working out. These questions will help you know if it's time to say goodbye.…

December 6, 2020

In an article about rebuilding relationships, including that of the erg rowing machine, an illustration by Sid Estelle of buildings being reconstructed

Rebuilding a Relationship With a Longtime Foe, Whether Former Friend or Erg

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Whether it's a rowing machine or a long-term friendship gone toxic, there's always room to grow, or row, together after being apart.…

July 23, 2020

5 Signs That Your Friendship Is Toxic, Not Just Complicated

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

If you need to time to recover after hanging out with a friend, that’s not a good sign.…

November 28, 2016

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