Top 10 Friendship Deal Breakers

Number 10... Wrecking Your Stuff!

Remember back in school when you had friends (or friends of friends) who would steal your CDs? Sure, most people have grown out of that, but there are still adults out there who won't treat your things with respect. Most damage to property can be forgiven with time -- especially if they make it right and replace it! But if they constantly borrow something and bring it back saying it was “like that when they borrowed it” then you might just want to break off the friendship!

Number 9... Taking You Down With Them

This one should be obvious. Anyone who engages in self-destructive behavior and pulls you into it against your will is not a friend. A good friend will have your back if you get jumped; a bad friend is the one picking the fight.

Number 8... Always Trying to One-Up You

Everything you tell them about, they proceed to tell you about the time they did it -- only it was three times cooler. Sure, people are competitive, and it's fun swapping stories about crazy things you've done or seen, but their insistence on outdoing you at absolutely everything is going to wear you down. Find friends who will let you be the hero once in a while.

Number 7... Mooching

There are different types of mooching; like them needing you to drive everywhere and never chipping in for gas. Or you seem to always throw in more to cover the check than they do. Mooching isn't always about money, either: If you have cool perks to your job, who are the friends who always want the hookup? Friendship should be GIVE and take.

Number 6... Embarrassing You on Purpose

Whether it's sharing embarrassing stories you told them in confidence or having a laugh at your expense, you may find yourself cut down over and over by a certain friend. Friends are there to support you and help you be the best you can be, not to leave you feeling like crap.

Number 5... Blocking Your Pick-Up

A major source of endless fights among friends. If you're making progress with a someone, and they seem to be into you, it's a huge no-no for your buddy to get in the middle of things. There are plenty of fish in the sea, so there's no reason your friends should need to chase the same romantic opportunities as you.

Number 4... Back stabbing!

Whether it's going after a job they know you wanted or that cutie you've been flirting with, some “friends” will sell out your friendship as soon as your back is turned. These are the same people who will gladly tell others your private matters because they prefer gossiping to keeping confidences.

Number 3... ALWAYS Needing Money

Let's be clear here: There's nothing wrong with spreading your money around a bit if you can afford it. When you're out with friends and feeling fine, picking up the first round is a classy gesture. Likewise, if you have a friend who has a genuine need that you're able to help with, a loan can be a strong bond in that friendship. The key to this deal breaker is that word “always” in the title.

Number 2... Stealing YOUR Significant Other

If you've made it clear that you're seeing someone and have strong feelings for them, and one of your friends knowingly gets in the middle, they've violated that bond of trust and are not worth your time!

Number 1... Breaking Trust

If you look back over the list, most of the “deal breakers” come down to two core abuses: people who use you and people who do you harm. Breaking trust combines both of those behaviors into a friendship-destroying one-two combo. If you have friends who betray your trust in them, you should find better friends, because the ones you have are doing nothing but harm.

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