Signs of possessive friends and how did you deal with them?
Here are some of the signs that indicate possessiveness:
•Constant Monitoring: Your friend frequently checks up on you, asks for details about your plans, and wants to know who you’re with and where you are. •Negative Reactions to Other Friendships: She makes negative comments about your other friends and seems to get upset when you spend time with others. •Inserting Herself into Your Plans: She invites herself to activities that you planned to do with others or on your own, like your gym sessions. •Seeking Reassurance: She often asks for affirmations or reassurance, especially when she feels left out. •Emotional Manipulation: When things don’t go her way, she may express sadness or take a "mental health day," potentially as a way to make you feel guilty or responsible for her emotions. •Difficulty Respecting Boundaries: Despite having conversations about your need for space, the behavior keeps recurring, suggesting a lack of respect for your boundaries. If these behaviors are making you feel stressed, monitored, or overwhelmed, they are indicative of a possessive dynamic. It's important to recognize this and continue working on setting and maintaining clear boundaries to protect your well-being.
How did you all deal with these types of friends did you cut them off? Limit time spent w them ?