Mean “Friends”

Do you see them snickering or doing the side eye? Well, you may be surrounded by some very toxic people.

Remember these signs of manipulation:

They refute events that took place: Your friends may claim that certain things didn’t occur despite your awareness that they did.

This can make you question your memory.

They distort your words: They might alter what you say to instill feelings of guilt or to suggest that you’re in the wrong, causing you to question your thoughts.

– Gaslighting: Your friend may deny events, making you doubt your memory.
– Distorting your words: They might twist your words to make you feel guilty or doubt your judgment.

– Minimizing your emotions: They could dismiss your feelings as an overreaction, causing you to question the validity of your emotions.

– Isolation: They may imply that your other friends don’t care about you, making you feel lonely and increasing your dependence on them.

Responsibility – Deflecting responsibility: Instead of taking accountability for their actions, they may make you feel guilty for issues in the friendship. Judgment.

When you express your emotions, they may dismiss them as overreactions or being too emotional, which can make you doubt the validity of your feelings. like these?