Non-Obvious Red Flags In Friendships Which Can Make Some Serious Damage

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Mayarey
Apr 20, 2021 3:00 PM EDT

We are often very picky when it comes to choosing our potential partners. We go on multiple dates, wait to open up, and often ask other people for advice on whether the relationship is healthy. For whatever reason, we do not go to this extent for friendships as well. A lot of the time friendships come out of straight convenience, and it might be because I'm a bit of an over-sharer but I definitely do not wait to make sure I can fully trust them before I get into some deep topics with friends.

Just like in romantic relationships, there are definitely red flags in friendships that you don't always see. Luckily, people are pointing them out on Reddit.

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    Font - r/AskReddit u/1-800-shankyou · 13h What is a non-obvious red flag in a friendship? 1 100 3 ↑, Share 130
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    Reddit user u/1-800-shankyou was the one who asked people to share non-obvious red flags in a friendship. It seems a lot of people have been through some serious friendship breakups since there were over 100 responses in less than a day.

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    Rectangle - Back2Bach · 8h When it feels as though you do all the giving and they do all the taking. G Reply 4 54 3 ...
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    This is definitely something that people can look over. You might think to yourself, "Oh, I'm just a giver." But there needs to be give and take in a friendship. You shouldn't have to keep track, but it should just feel even in some way.

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    Font - goldcrutch · 13h Asking you for stuff all the time. G Reply 4 79 3 ...
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    Font - Maikelnait431 · 7h Unquestionable support. Some people I know have a very loyal group of friends and it drives me insane and I really want to keep my distance from that bunch. Because I know what happens if any they are able to cut off friendship altogether at once of their friends once criticizes them because of that. Most of my friends tell each other harsh criticism and insult each other all the time and I think we have much more trust in each other because of that. G Reply 企 25 3 ...
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    Font - davidtheartist • 13h If you always feel like shit around them. 6 Reply 1 78 3 ...
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    Font - MiseryMiss · 13h Always one-upping. This doesn't refer to sharing their own story in response to yours, that's pretty normal. It's more about how you can never have the focus remain on you, it always becomes about them. G Reply 4 122 3
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    Font - venus-pluto · 12h Treating you differently when you're around other people- acting embarrassed, disgusted, condescendingly, reserved. It happened to me personally and it took a while for me to understand it fully, but babes don't stick your necks out for someone who wouldn't even lift a pinky for you 6 Reply 1 89 3 ...
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    Rectangle - pocahlontras • 12h being around them is tiring. 6 Reply 4 44 3 ...
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    Rectangle - Vharlkie • 11h You get nervous and have to be really careful what you say because anything can set them off G Reply 4 70 3
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    Rectangle - astakask • 13h They only talk about themselves.. that's literally the only noise coming from their face hole. 6 Reply 1 77 3 ...
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    Rectangle - MaskedNavajo • 11h Shifting the blame onto someone else each time it's actually their fault. G Reply 1 26 3
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    Font - blowpops13 · 11h They're always down to hang out, but it's always you initiating the hangouts. G Reply
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    Rectangle - Noggin-a-Floggin · 8h The biggest indication is you go "ugh" when you see their name on your phone. Think about why you have that reaction. G Reply 1 22 3
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