As someone who’s been in a fair number of toxic friendships I’ve learnt to look for the warning signs and stay away or step back as the situation demands it.

2020 alone was a dumpster fire in terms of how many people fell away from me. Strangely I have not felt anything more than a sense of passing regret. I’ve learnt to embrace the idea that we’ve run our course as far as that friendship was concerned.

Excellent points, Tina. Particularly liked the NVC concepts you’re referencing in the article.