Let’s be honest. Nobody warns you that the hardest breakup of your life might not involve a boyfriend, a husband, or a dramatic airport scene. Sometimes it’s the friend. The one who knew your coffee order, your childhood trauma, and your ex’s middle name. The one you used to call first. And somewhere along the way, calling her stopped feeling like comfort and started feeling like homework. If you’ve ever stared at your phone, watched her name light up the screen, and felt your shoulders climb up toward your ears, this one’s for you. We’re going to talk about how to know when a friendship has turned toxic, how to stop drowning in guilt about it, and, most importantly, exactly what to say when you’re ready to walk away. No villain speeches required. Just clarity, kindness, and a backbone. Recognizing When a Friendship Is Doing More Harm Than Good Here’s the tricky thing about toxic friends: they rarely show up wearing a name tag that says “Hi, I’m Bad for You...