abuse-survivor-safe-space:

A lot of the time it’s discussed how romantic partners are abusive, and friends less so.

This post is dedicated to warning signs that your friend may be abusive.

Remember I’m not an expert or a medical professional or a therapist, if you think you’re being abused please seek help.

Signs that your friend is abusing you.

ACTIONS THAT THEY DO

-They act like what you say is unimportant or stupid
-They tease you about your interests, alone and in front of other people
-They leak/show other people private conversations between you two without asking if it’s ok
-Purposely excluding you when they’re with you and their other friends
-They refuse to respect your boundaries, physically and emotionally
-Forcing you to be responsible for their mental health
-Suicide threats to prevent you from leaving
-Hurts you physically or sexually
-Prevents you from hanging out with your other friends
-Does things that they know upset you on purpose

YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

-You always feel like you’re doing something wrong
-You’re afraid of them or always anxious around them
-You’re afraid of telling them what’s wrong in fear that they’ll react unkindly
-Constantly worried of saying the wrong thing
-Feeling like you’re never good enough

Sources used: http://everydayfeminism.com/2016/03/signs-friendship-abusive/
http://thoughtcatalog.com/gaby-dunn/2013/01/15-signs-you-have-an-abusive-friend/

Please feel free to add on, add other sources, and correct me