A big red flag in a friendship that I wish I had recognized sooner is when the other person consistently makes everything about themselves. It can be subtle at first, like not asking about your day or brushing off your achievements, but over time, it can feel very one-sided. True friends should celebrate your successes and support you in tough times, not just focus on their own needs and experiences. It’s important to have a mutual give-and-take, and when that balance is off, it can really drain your energy and self-esteem. Learning to identify that behavior early on could have saved me a lot of heartache!
A big red flag in a friendship that I wish I had recognized sooner is when the other person consistently makes everything about themselves. It can be subtle at first, like not asking about your day or brushing off your achievements, but over time, it can feel very one-sided. True friends should celebrate your successes and support you in tough times, not just focus on their own needs and experiences. It’s important to have a mutual give-and-take, and when that balance is off, it can really drain your energy and self-esteem. Learning to identify that behavior early on could have saved me a lot of heartache!