how do you know if someone is your best friend
Luckily, as Dr. Leavy wrote in her piece, there are some very clear signs that you can train yourself to look out for; and if it's clear that your BFF is a negative influence, you should contemplate how to end things, for the sake of your own health and wellbeing. Here are seven signs your best friend isn't really your best friend. 1. You're Always Embarrassed When You're In Public Together. Just like you should be proud to walk arm-in-arm with your SO, you should be stoked to go to a dinner party with your best friend. Sure, she might crack some jokes every now and then that don't exactly land, but that's a very different story than you being constantly embarrassed by her.