- friends can be emotionally abusive.
- friends can be physically abusive.
- friends can disappoint you.
- friends can lie to you.
- friends can make you wonder if they found someone better than you.
- friends can be manipulative.
- friends can give you severe trust issues.
- friends can dump you.
- friends can be jealous that other people want to be friends with you.
- friends can argue over the same issue repeatedly because someone’s needs aren’t being met.
- friends can hurt you.
- friends can judge you.
- friends can ghost you.
- friends can damage your self esteem.
there does not have to be a romantic undertone. we put so much weight on romantic relationships that we forget how important friendships are. romance does not automatically give your relationship more validity. treat them the same.
(Source: lonelyhurtingsoul)