“KNOW WHEN TO WALK AWAY": 5 IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO AVOID BAD FRIENDSHIPS

 Know when to walk away from a friend that just isn't being a good
friend or isn't willing to work on a problem that you may have. It is
better to walk away early then spend years hoping they fix something
they don't want to fix.

Friendship is one of the most important things that we can have in our
lives. Friends are there to talk to when we are stressed out, to relax
with when we need to get away, and are a shoulder to cry on when we
are sad. There are some so called  friends who take all of your energy
when you visit with them and some who boost you up every time you see
them. There are some things that you should know about friendship in
order to maintain healthy relationships.

1. Know who your true friends are. There are some that will be there
for you no matter what and will stick around when times get tough.
Others are fair-weather friends who are only around when they want
something or when it's convenient for them.

2. Don't try to run your friend's life or fix their problems. You can
help them and give them advice along the way, but don't interfere to
the point where you are taking trying to control their lives. Don't
pass judgment on their family or spouse as it can turn into a bad
situation.

3. Watch out for narcissistic friends. Do they always try to steal
your thunder? When you have good news do they always seem to have
better news? Do they constantly redirect the conversations to
themselves? It is hard to have a mutual friendship that has depth with
someone who only thinks about themselves and doesn't take the time to
listen to others.

4. Know when to walk away from a friend that just isn't being a good
friend or isn't willing to work on a problem that you may have. It is
better to walk away early then spend years hoping they fix something
they don't want to fix.

5. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. Opening yourself up and sharing
some of your innermost thoughts with a close friend is what it's all
about, but you have to be willing to do it. It is part of the intimacy
that comes with being a close friend.