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Maintaining friendships with people who don’t genuinely value you or respect you as an individual can have a negative impact on your confidence and emotional health. Friends who criticize you, don’t make an effort to spend time with you, or only talk about themselves are the type of people who don’t value your friendship, and it’s perfectly reasonable to ask yourself if they’re really worth having as a friend. Keep reading for a list of behaviors to look out for in these types of toxic friends. We’ll also be sure to give you advice about how to confront them and deal with these behaviors.
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