Bye, Felicia — The Beauty of Losing Toxic Friends on Your Self-Growth Journey

I don’t know about you, but one of the hardest things about growing up is the realization that some people we’ve called “friends” for years may not be the best people for us.

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Whether they’re negative, selfish, or just downright toxic, sometimes it’s better to cut ties and find people who’ll support us on our self-growth journey. Here’s why losing toxic friends can be a beautiful thing.

You’ll Finally Have Space for People Who Lift You Up

Toxic friends are like weeds — they suck all the nutrients out of the soil and leave everything else to wither. But once you’ve cut them loose, you’ll have so much more space for new, amazing people to come into your life. These people will make you laugh until your sides hurt, encourage you when you’re down, and celebrate your successes with you. These people will lift you and help you grow into the best version of yourself.

You’ll Stop Feeling Like Something Is Wrong with You

Toxic people make you feel like you’re the problem — like you’re not smart enough, pretty enough, or just plain good enough. But the truth is, you’re fine just the way you are. Once you’ve cut ties with toxic friends, you’ll start to see…