In life, we meet all kinds of people. For the most part, we want everyone we love and have placed so much promise into to continue to be in our lives for as long as possible. But, there are some people who, even though we love, in order to grow and experience life to the fullest, we should probably not involve ourselves with anymore.
1. The "Poor Me" Friend
Especially in high school, we have all encountered that one friend who is just screaming for a pity party. They exclaim about how they are so terrible at everything, nervous about their future, and basically anything else that will get them the attention and sympathy they desparately crave. These friends do nothing but drag you down, emotionally and in life. These friends can be toxic and is best to remove them from your life before any major moves towards your future are made or their negative attitude can bring you down.
2. Your Fake "Friend"
That friend who you know deep down you cannot trust. You're scared to tell them your business because you know they will spread it faster than bread on toast. You feel like they are judging you constantly and would drop you faster than a bad habit when a better option comes around. Why would you even have a friend like this around? That friendship is not genuine or healthy. Once you finally remove them, it feels like a heavy weight lift off your shoulder.
3. That Ex You're Still in Love with
The faster you remove their contact from your phone and unfollow them on every social media, the faster you can move on to someone who is deserving of your attention. You ended the relationship for a reason, you're just not meant to be. If you broke up with them, there must have been a good reason for you feeling like separating would be best. If they broke up with you, it usually means they are ready to move on. Either way, distancing yourself will make everyone feel better.
4. That "Friend" Who Uses You to Boost Their Ego
Whether it's commenting on your looks, your intelligence, your fashion, the other people you hang out with, etc., they nit-pick at everything you do, typically in a negative or condescending way, attempting to pick themselves up. They will say things like, "Oh, I would never be ____ enough to do that." "Honestly, (insert rude opinion about your interests and looks here)." Why would anyone want someone in their life who attempts to bring them down and lower their self-esteem? These can be the most toxic people in your life and the sooner you realize you have their in life, remove them immediately.
5. People who Constantly Doubt you
There are people who are naturally pessimistic, but then there are people who just consistently berate every decision you make. They force their opinions on you to change the way you think, primarily because they believe their way is better. They'll shoot your dreams down in attempt to stomp our your light. Whoever does not believe in you or support you does not need to be in your life.
