Therapists have identified six common things people hate about their friends, which can put a strain on relationships.
- Political opinions - In today’s media landscape, political discussions too often turn divisive.
- Lack of reciprocity - One person feels they invest more emotionally or in effort.
- Unreliability or flakiness - Friends not keeping their promises leads to resentment and loss of trust.
- Communication styles - Divergent communication styles can cause misunderstandings if they’re not openly addressed.
- Not listening to advice - Seeking out friends’ advice, but then not taking it, leads to frustration.
- Differing values - Our values evolve over time and that can lead to friction when they diverge from our friends’ values.