7 Things That Can Ruin a Friendship

Lack of communication. You might say, “But we talk all the time!” But do you talk about really important things? Are you able to tell your friend that something bothers you or that you're upset with them for some reason? Friendship isn't all sunshine and rainbows, there are bumps in the road, too. And if you're not able to communicate openly and honestly, your friendship is doomed.

Jealousy. If one of you is jealous of the other's success, it can easily ruin your friendship. It's normal to feel jealous, but you shouldn't let jealousy overcome you and ruin your relationship with your friend. Supportive friends are able to get over their jealousy and celebrate their friends' success.

Betrayal of trust. Friendships are built on trust. When you share personal details and secrets with your friend, you expect them not to tell anyone. A person that spills secrets and gossips about their friends behind their backs is not a good friend. Lies also qualify as betrayal of trust. No one wants to be friends with a liar.

Refusing to forgive. Any relationship has it ups and downs. Sometimes friends have disagreements and even fight, and it is totally okay as long as they are able to forgive each other and move on. However, if they refuse to forgive each other for something they've said or done wrong and hold grudges, their friendship won't last long.

Spending too little time together. Friends are supposed to spend time with each other (or at least regularly talk to each other if they happen to live in different cities). We are not saying that you should spend every spare minute with your friends, but if you can never find time for them, you probably don't need these friendships.

Spending too much time together. Hanging out with friends is fun, but everybody needs some alone time. If you spend all your free time with your friends, you may start feeling smothered. If you want your friendships to work, you need to make sure that neither you nor your friends are too clingy. Freidships shouldn't prevent you from from spending time with your family and significant other.

Selfishness. If a person is too wrapped in themselves and is always “I this” and “I that”, their friendships will never last. A friendship is a two-way street, it requires give and take. Sometimes you talk, and sometimes you listen. Sometimes your friends help you, and sometimes they need your help. No one wants to be friends with an egotist, and one-sided friendships don't last.