If you have a friend who uses any of these 8 toxic phrases, it may be time to 'move on': Psychologist

Friends are the cornerstone of a fulfilling and happy life. But some friendships can veer into toxicity, leaving emotional scars that make us want to withdraw altogether. 

As a psychologist and expert in human connection, belonging and friendship, I help people recognize the signs of toxic relationships. But as my fellow friendship expert Danielle Bayard-Jackson argues, the most toxic friends often use crafty and underhanded forms of aggression.  



1. 'You're too sensitive.'

When friends say "you're too sensitive," they imply that your feelings aren't valid and that there's something wrong with you for having them.

But expressing your emotions is a healthy part of any friendship, and being told you're too sensitive may indicate your friend lacks empathy. 

2. 'I was just joking. Can't you take a joke?'

Good friends are responsive and try to meet your needs. When you tell a friend you're hurt, responsiveness looks like them trying to understand why and adjusting their behavior. 

In a toxic friendship, they may instead say things like "Can't you take a joke?" as a defense to camouflage hurtful comments and avoid accountability. 


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