Not all friendships are made to be friendships. Some friendships can be toxic in numerous ways. Some may include lack of communication; some could be a result to one person using you or other times is could be emotional abuse. But regardless, toxic friendships do exist.

I had my fair share of toxic friendships in my lifetime. But I always remember that walking away from that person will help me in the long run. A few times, a toxic friendship was whom I thought was my best friend, cutting them out was incredibly hard but I got over it.

After cutting ties with toxic people, there is one thing I learned. Quality is better than quantity. The quality of friendships is what matters. You do not need to have a million friends to be happy. A good life lesson for those who may be in my place is be yourself! If you aren't the type that can handle toxic friends but only can handle a couple friends, that's who you are. Nobody can dictate who you are.

With the lessons I've learned throughout the years, I've developed quality friends and weaved out anyone who could be standing in my way. I cut it down to probably seven friends which includes my best friend.

Please remember, cutting ties with a toxic friend is ok. You need to remember that after, it may require healing but you will eventually get past it. To all those struggling with this, I've been in your place, I know what it's like and I understand and care about you as the reader.