I was actually inspired to write this after a conversation I had with my friend earlier today. She was upset about her “best friend” and a little falling out they had. Listening to her story, it really sounded like the friendship with her so-called best friend was really just a one way relationship.
So what does this mean? It’s a one way street, where everything just goes in one direction. In a one way friendship, it means one person is on the receiving end and the other gets nothing in return. For example, you have a bad day, you know you can call me. You need money to borrow, I can lend it if I have it. You need a ride, someone to help you change a flat, I’m there even if it means bringing someone with me to change that tire that I definitely wouldn’t know how to change lol. BUT…when I call you for help or a listening ear, I get no response or an excuse. I need someone to take me to do an errand, you make an excuse. This is not an equal friendship!! It’s really terrible to be honest especially when you realize it is happening. It is very difficult to accept when you consider this person a true best friend. It is HURTFUL!!!
So what can you do? Well how I see it you can do one of two things…You can talk to that person and explain your feelings to them and how the situation can be mended OR you can simply tell that person that you have grown past the friendship and move on. It sounds simple, YES! But easy to implement…probably not but definitely not impossible.
Once you realize how much you love yourself, you won’t put up with that type of friendship. You will notice who truly values you and learn to truly embrace those people. Believe it or not sometimes the most toxic relationships are ones you don’t even notice and are with those you consider the closest to you.
No time for negativity!
Embrace the positive!!
Love those who love you!!!
Set standards and accept nothing less!!!!
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