Friendship is supposed to be a two-way street. You support them, they support you. It is a tennis match of give and take. But sometimes, you look up and realize you are just holding the ball while they pelt you with more.
You have become an “Emotional Dumpster.” This is different from a friend going through a crisis. This is a pattern where someone uses you as a receptacle for their anxiety, rage, and negativity without ever offering anything in return. You leave every interaction feeling heavy, drained, and used. If you are tired of being the unpaid therapist, check these seven signs that your kindness is being exploited.
