Letting Go of Toxic People Especially Frenemies

We all have those people in our lives who seem to be more frenemies than friends. It’s difficult to recognize them right away because they may be around often enough to seem like close friends.

However, when we look deeper at their true intentions we find that they don’t really wish us well. I’m sure we’ve all had this experience. Everyone has that friend that seems to root for us, but when we take a closer look we find that there is a tinge of something not so authentic about these friends.

It doesn’t come to the surface right away, especially if we thought they are part of our support system. But when we use a magnifier, we find their true colors lurking underneath their friendship.

What I have learned once again is that when I don’t follow my gut instincts and give people the benefit of the doubt I end up setting myself up for disappointment. It’s very sad when you forget that despite your best intentions and when you are an honorable and authentic person, people aren’t the same to you.

It isn’t necessarily that these frenemies are evil people or mean to do you harm on purpose, but if your gut tells you when things have changed in the friendship and trust has been broken, unfortunately then it may mean it’s time to let go of anyone that you feel doesn’t have your best interest at…