Triggering Friendships
The exploration of friendships reveals that not all challenging relationships are toxic; instead, they can be triggering. Certain individuals activate unresolved feelings within us, highlighting our needs for validation or worthiness. Recognizing these triggers allows for greater self-awareness and the ability to choose healthier connections.In this clip
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204 - New Twist on Toxic People
Related Questions
Are my friends toxic based on their behaviors, such as being passive-aggressive, screenshotting conversations, making fun of people, sharing pictures of people they consider ugly, saying awful things about others, and often talking horribly about others without addressing the problems? I'm a sensitive person, so I try to keep that in mind. I find it hard to be vulnerable, engage with them, or push back without second-guessing how to phrase things because I see how they act about others when I'm around, and I don't want to be on the receiving end of their behavior. I regret not pushing back more. I've had this limiting thought: when I've pushed back and they've acknowledged their behavior, they seem to be aware and double down on what they call being "shitty." I'm struggling to distance myself because I enjoy the good times with them, but I'm finding it hard to get to those times and make it worth it. I feel like I look too much into their behavior, trying to figure out if they're mad or whatever.
What are your thoughts on the perspective that when seeking social interaction, it's crucial to consider who the person is interacting with, and that if the person drains their energy, those interactions may not be beneficial, especially in large amounts? This is related to the episodes How to Deal With Crappy, Toxic People, Influence and Boundaries, Setting Boundaries, PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS To Be Effortlessly Confident & CHARISMATIC | Vanessa Van Edwards, and Navigating Frenemies.
Are my friends toxic? What's wrong with me?