Everyone has some moments with their friends where bad things happen. Sometimes it is because you are being young and reckless. Sometimes, it’s simply bad luck and being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and sometimes those friends create these bad things that keep happening, and we have to start wondering if these relationships are toxic. Even worse, the friendships that carry a lot of emotional baggage are the ones proven to be most harmful to people over time, and most of the time, they are hard to see until it’s too late and you are too far in to make a quick exit. Your friends might be toxic, so take this Toxic friends quiz and find out now.
1. Do you feel like you give more than you get from your relationships?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No, I think it is mutual most of the time
2. Can you depend on their advice when you need it?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
3. Do you find yourself feeling like you have to make excuses for them or apologize for their behavior?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
4. Do you get nervous before hanging out with them that there is going to be an argument or they are going to do something that upsets you?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
5. Do you find yourself wondering why you are even still friends with them?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
6. Do they trust you?
A. As much as it is required
B. Depends on the situation
C. Absolutely
7. Do you think they talk about you when you aren’t around?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
8. Do you feel like you are always in competition with them?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
9. Do you question their motives and intentions with things and feel like they might not be doing things for the right reasons?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Not really
10. Do you still enjoy spending time with them?
A. Not really
B. Sometimes
C. Yes
11. Do your friends make you feel used?
A. Rarely
B. Not at all
C. Mostly
12. Do they treat you differently depending on who is around?
A. Rarely
B. Not at all
C. Yes, clearly
13. Do you think they keep secrets from you?
A. Sometimes
B. No
C. Most of the time
14. Do you feel controlled or manipulated?
A. In some situations
B. Not at all
C. Yes
15. Do they compete with you?
A. I am not sure
B. Not at all
C. I think they do
