Knowing the difference between a toxic friendship and a healthy one can be tough.

Especially when you're a teenager.

That's why I created this video with 5 warning signs of a toxic friendship all teens need to know.

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When we’re young, we’re taught that saying “sorry” makes everything better.

When we get a bit older, there’s a bit more responsibility involved.

Part of growing up is realizing that while you may not be responsible for the things that happen to us, but you still have to solve the problems they create.

Here are the 5 Warning Signs of a Toxic Friendship All Toxic friendships are similar.

You and your friend likely never intended for your friendship to turn toxic, but somehow it did.

If this is a friendship you truly value, there are a few things you can do to try to repair it.

• Say You’re Sorry

  … but only if you mean it

• Let Them Know How Much You Appreciate Them

  Check out the Five Love Languages to see if you need to learn a new one

• Set Some Boundaries

  Establishing limits and expectations = Healthy Friendships

• Walk Away

  When all else fails, you may have to consider breaking up…

For even more about this topic, I highly encourage you to watch the entire series on Dealing With Toxic Friendships here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiLAumV7icFE0IPtBhm3xdHTGfn0_13mN

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