2. They talk and talk and talk… but don’t listen

I had a friend in high school that loved to talk about boy drama with me. We would go back and forth for hours about what her crush had told her or who we thought was cute. This was all great, but one day, I needed to talk to someone about some family issues I was having. When I reached out to her, she didn’t listen and instead went back to talking about which boy she was interested in. Needless to say, our friendship ended a few months later. 

Maybe this is the same for you, but you find that they are always on their phone or never available to talk. A friend should feel comfortable enough to come to you for advice but should also be willing to give advice back to you. If they only want to hear advice for themselves, then this may be a bad friendship.

3. They make you go out of your way for them

If you’re always the one to meet your friend at their house or to rearrange your plans for them, then this is a clue that your friendship may be one-sided. Relationships in general are all about compromising. If your friend is unwilling to go the distance for you, then they are not a good friend.

4. They never show their appreciation

The best part about being a friend is the ability to give your endless love and support! This is a wonderful part of friendship, and you should do it whether or not you are recognized for it, but everyone deserves a compliment from time to time. 

If you’re doing everything in your power to be a good friend and your friend never thanks you or shows you the same level of support, then it is a one-sided friendship. A good friend should thank you for your actions and show you just how much they care about you on a daily basis. This can be as simple as saying “thank you” or treating you to a meal or coffee the next time you hang out. Either way, they should thank you for being you!