I admit, I have ghosted a friend before, and I felt guilty about it, but I didn’t think about their feelings. When you want distance from a relationship, empathizing is difficult, but it must be difficult to be ghosted. You’re confused but can’t get answers. Your friend once valued you;…
If you’re reading this article, I suspect you’re having doubts about a friend of yours and you want answers. Whilst it's foolish to think our friends are perfect, we don’t expect to feel used, deflated or drained when we spend time with them. Friendships should be balanced relationships. Good friends…
If someone hates you secretly, they will act in a much different way. Unlike people who blatantly dislike you, they will be a bit more covert in their actions and words. The only thing worse than being outright hated is when someone hates you secretly. It’s worse because, sometimes their…
Are they really friends, if they are friends who take advantage of you? I think not. The good news is, that you can identify them by what they say. In one word, I can explain what these “so-called” friends do: manipulation. That’s it! But sometimes manipulation is difficult to pinpoint.…
Have you ever felt like someone is pretending to care about you? Well, if you have, there’s a chance you could be right. Not all people have good intentions. I live in the southern United States, and I can tell you from experience that some people are just pretending to…
Be careful who you trust. It’s a universal piece of advice that works for everyone, regardless of the age or personality type. Some people just pretend to be your friends, others are simply looking for gossip. That’s why it’s better to be picky about those you confide in, especially when…
Jealousy is not limited to romantic relationships. It can be present in friendships too, and sometimes, it takes truly ugly forms. Fortunately, there are specific signs of a jealous friend that can reveal the truth. You can have a codependent friend who doesn’t like you to hang out with other…
We all want to have a great relationship with the people we work with. It’s natural. You see them every day, so you want to get on well with them. But at the same time, your coworkers are not your friends, and there are some sobering reasons why. The truth…