Navigating Challenging Friendship Dynamics

If friends disappoint you over and over, that's in large part your own fault. Once someone has shown a tendency to be self-centered, you need to recognize that and take care of yourself; people aren't going to change simply because you want them to

Oprah Winfrey

Is this you

• You realise that hanging out with a particular friend leaves you feeling worse, not better.

• You begin to try and find reasons to avoid spending time with a friend or wanting to cancel plans once they've been made.

• Your friend only seems to "like you" or want to spend time with you when she needs something from you.