Friendship is the wonderful gift God has ever given but there are some mean and selfish people who are there for their own benefit. They will pull you down or discourage you whenever you want to do something meaningful with your life. It’s better to be alone than surrounded by a bunch of fake friends. These toxic friendship quotes will inspire you to identify a true friend.
65 Toxic Friendship Quotes
- “Growing up means realizing a lot of your friends aren’t really your friends.” – Anonymous
- “I didn’t lose a friend, I just realized I never had one.” – Anonymous
- “As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have a ton of friends, and more important to have real ones.” -Anonymous
- “True friends will always find a way to help you. Fake friends will always find an excuse.” – Anonymous
- “A fake friend likes to see you do well, but not better than them.” – Anonymous
- “You don’t lose friends, because real friends can never be lost. You lose people masquerading as friends, and you’re better for it.” – Mandy Hale
- “Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit, and bring your drama.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli
- “Stop inviting people who don’t celebrate you at your party! It’s your life. You have the right to be exclusive.” – Anonymous
- “People who create their own drama deserve their own KARMA.” – Anonymous
- “Sweetie, if you’re going to be two-faced, at least make one of them pretty.” – Marilyn Monroe
- “Remember me? I was your friend when you were single?” – Anonymous
- “Some of the most poisonous people come disguised as friends and family.” – Anonymous
- “Be as sincere as you want your friends to be. Don’t lie out of your nose and expect your friends to be the kind people you are not. Fake attract fake.” – Anonymous
- “Friendships are meant to be enjoyable, not tense or anxiety-provoking.” – Anonymous
- “They will ignore you until they need you.” – Anonymous
- “Such a disappointment when you defend someone for so long thinking they are different and they turn out to be just like what everyone said.”
- “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” – William Shakespeare
- “I hate when people talk shit about each other than pretend they are best friends. You’re fake and I hate you.” – Anonymous
- “People inspire you or they drain you. Pick them wisely.” – Hans F. Hansen
- “People may not always tell you how they feel about you, but they will always show you. Pay attention.” – Keri Hilson
- “Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them. You have to figure out who’s worth your kindness and who’s just taking advantage.” – Anonymous
- “The only people who are mad at you for speaking the truth are those people who are living a lie. Keep speaking the truth.” – Anonymous
- Do you ever feel like you aren’t even friends with some of your friends?” – Anonymous
- “Only those who care about you can hear you when you’re quiet.” – Anonymous
- “I trusted you and you betrayed me.” – Anonymous
- “True friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; it’s about being there when it’s not.” – Anonymous
- “Making new friends shouldn’t mean losing old ones.” – Anonymous
- “Friends are supposed to be there for you when you cry not the reason you cry.” – Anonymous
- “I no longer have the energy for meaningless friendships, forced interactions or unnecessary conversations.” – Joquesse Eugenia
- “Sometimes you need to give up on people, not because you don’t care but because they don’t.” – Jennifer Green
- “Be careful who you share your weaknesses with. Some people can’t wait for the opportunity to use them against you.” – Anonymous
- “It took me way too long to realize that you shouldn’t stay friends with people who never ask how you’re doing.” – Drew Monson
- “When people treat you like they don’t care, believe them.” – Anonymous
- “Don’t abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.” – E. W. Howe
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“The people in your life should be a source of reducing stress not causing more of it.” – Anonymous
- “Certain people and their toxic energy can block you from expanding, elevating and vibrating higher. Detach and protect your energy.” – Anonymous
- “Sometimes you miss the memories, not the person.”- Anonymous
- “Don’t tell me I’ve changed, when in reality, I just stopped dealing with you.”- Anonymous
- “The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become.” – Anonymous
- “An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.” – Buddha
- “Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself.” – Hussein Nishah
Some More Toxic & Fake Friendship Quotes
- “You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life.” – Anonymous
- “Sometimes you have to accept the truth and stop wasting time on the wrong people.” — Anonymous
- “Some of the most poisonous people come disguised as friends and family.” — Anonymous
- “Like arsenic, toxic people will slowly kill you. They kill your positive spirit and play with your mind and emotions. The only cure is to let them go.” — Dennisse Lisseth
- “Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows.” – Anonymous
- “Toxic friends and arsenic are one and the same thing in that they slowly poison you with their negative toxic energy.” – Trialsandtests
- “Cutting toxic friends or friendships out of your life doesn’t mean you hate them. It’s just that you respect and value yourself too much to be in the wrong company.” – Trialsandtests
- “It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it.” – Mandy Hale
