30 Motivational Quotes on Overcoming Toxic Friendships

It is not worth your time to spend it on toxic relationships. Here are some quotes about toxic friendships that you can use as you leave those relationships

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30+ Quotes About Toxic Friendships

“Handling toxic people is not an art, they will be the victim of their own toxicity.” – P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“Better realize when to move away from toxic people and toxic situations.” – Deeksha Arora

“Only those who care about you can hear you when you’re quiet.” – Unknown

“If my absence doesn’t affect your life then my presence has no meaning to it.” – Unknown

“Toxicity at work, relationship or in life works as a slow poison which often ends its survivors as disillusioned or embittered.” – Abhysheq Shukla

“Sometimes it’s better to be alone than surrounded by toxic people.” – Anonymous

“Toxic friends are like weeds in your garden, pulling them out is necessary for growth.” – Anonymous

“Don’t let toxic friends poison your happiness.” – Anonymous

“You cannot spend the majority of your life with toxic people and expect to be happy.” – David Goggins

“It’s so nice when toxic people stop talking to you. It’s like the trash took itself out.” – Unknown

“When dealing with toxic people, always choose distance over disrespect.” – “Germany Kent

“Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” – Mandy Hale

“It took me way too long to realize that you shouldn’t be friends with people who never ask how you’re doing.” – Unknown

“True friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient, it’s about being there when it’s not.” – Unknown

“Save your skin from the corrosive acids from the mouths of toxic people. Someone who just helped you to speak evil about another person can later help another person to speak evil about you.” – Israelmore Ayivor

“You never know how toxic something is until you breathe fresher air.” – Unknown

“Growing up means realizing a lot of your friends aren’t really your friends.” – Anonymous

“Surround yourself with positive people; toxic friends only bring you down.” – Anonymous

“A true friend will lift you up, not tear you down.” – 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

“You realize you don’t want the fake friends, or the toxic relationships, or the people telling you how you should live your life when they can’t even run their own. Some find it in their thirties. Some–in their forties.” – Kandi Steiner

“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” – John Mark Green

“Toxicity at work, relationship or in life works as a slow poison, which often ends its survivors as disillusioned or embittered.” – Abhysheq Shukla

“A fake friend likes to see you do well, but not better than them.” – Anonymous

“There is no better self-care than cutting off people who are toxic for you” – Unknown

“The greatest win is walking away and choosing not to engage in drama and toxic energy at all.” – Lalah Delia

“When you notice someone does something toxic the first time, don’t wait for the second time before you address it or cut them off.” – Shahida Arabi

“True friends will always find a way to help you. Fake friends will always find an excuse.” – 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

Conclusion

There are people who use friendship to their own advantage. You will be discouraged or pulled down by them whenever you try to achieve something in your life. You’re better off being alone than surrounded with a bunch fake friends. These toxic friendship quotes are meant to inspire you to find a real friend.