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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

One of my friends at school has turned toxic. How do I discuss it with her?

Friendship Breakdown illustration

I started high school last year with some friends I’ve known for a long time. One of those friends has started to act toxically with other people.

I have been distancing myself from her for a while, but nothing seems to work. She is really sensitive and has a history of dishonesty, which makes confronting her about my feelings incredibly difficult. She talks badly about many people, but pretends to them that they are the problem.

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