My friend is always negative towards me. What do I do?

i suppose they're not really going to be aware of their own behaviour until someone brings it up to them. might be worth flagging it up with them as politely as possible to see if they might start to watch the things they say a little more. if they react negatively to that, then maybe consider whether or not this is the type of friend you'd like to have around. not that i'm saying to go around cutting people out ruthlessly! just maybe make a good attempt to reason with them first, and if it seems like actually, they're just a negative or mean-spirited person, then there's not a whole lot you can do to change that other than to ask them to work on themselves

It sounds like this person isn't acting as a friend toward you. In a situation like this, I would ask myself what it is I value about this person and our relationship. Is it just companionship, or something specific about this person? Is it something that still exists between us, or is that gone? If the things you value aren't specific to this person, or aren't a result of who that person is, sometimes the answer is that you aren't really friends. Sometimes people behave poorly under strenuous personal circumstances, so consider whether they're going through something difficult. It's not okay for them to take it out on you, but it can help you understand the situation a little better. Always ask yourself, 'what could be causing this person to act this way if it isn't about me?' It can help you get a better idea of how to manage what's happening, because we often take things personally that really aren't about us at all. It is always okay to take a step back from a friendship if you need to. This can often help a lot because then you'll be able to work things out when the person is able to interact ith you kindly again. If a person's presence in your life is only negative, it is time to seriously consider moving on.

I would confront them about and tell them exactly how I feel. You should be honest as you don't want this to carry on. It's not good for your mental health. It could really impact the way you feel and put your mood down. If they don't listen then I would stop talking to this friend. You should have positive vibes around you and someone who will be there for you during hard times. Don't be saddened if this was your very close friend, you will make many more who will treat you better. It's so important to have a positive support system.

Change your friends, people that are always negative speaking intoxicate your life. You need to be sound positive people. You see they say that positive thinking brings positive results and negative things bring negative results. If your friends are always negative towards you change them because they mean you no good and they will not stop until they have broken you in two. Even so you should not consider them your friend you should call them your Acquaintances because friends are people that support, care,love and look out for each other, your friend is a person that defends you in front of others when you are wrong but correct you when your alone together.

Just wanting to let everyone know that we are all wonderful in our own ways! Don't let other people tell you otherwise! Loving ourselves is the most important love we need! If your friend truly cares about you, he/she will understand that this is hurting you and that it should stop, so do not be afraid to voice out your opinion to your friend and tell him/her how you feel~ Please stay awesome and keep a positive attitude! Most importantly, talk it out to someone! There will always be someone right here for you! You will never be alone~ Cheer up!

Friends being negative basically result in two different situations; the first is that they aren't a true friend. and it might sound stupid but it's the truth. the second is that they've never had a good friend, and they're used to showing their affection within that way.. my advice to you would be to confront them about it and let them know how you're feeling. don't let their negativity become a usual thing. if you get used to that; you'll expect it from everyone eventually which isn't good. if they don't change; leave them and give them time. you can't change anyone except for yourself. and your friend can't love anyone until they love them self.

If your friend is always being negative towards you then you need to let them know that they are. If someone is always being negative towards you then they aren't much of a friend it seems. A friend is someone who's supposed to be there for you. (Sure you can joke around and make fun of each other, but always being negative isn't being a friend). So you need to let them know about it and from there decided if you want to still be friends with them. If they realize that their behavior isn't that of what a friend should be then you could stay friends, if they however don't change their behavior then maybe it's time to find a new friend.

Maybe talking to your friend about their negativity could help? They may not be aware that they are doing it and sometimes it is better to get it out in the open rather than letting emotions build up which may end in a breakdown of the relationship. Dealing with it sooner will bring the issue to light and give your friend the chance to explain and change the way they are behaving towards you. You have to decide if the relationship is worth losing over something that can probably be resolved by having a conversation and addressing the matter.

Never address a point made rudely, and kindly but firmly address the rudeness. Don't let them get whatever they want from you, no matter how reasonable, if they ask rudely. They may turn even more vicious at first - that means that you got them. Make sure to protect yourself, but DO NOT give them what they want. Better remove yourself from the situation. Don't react with anger. They can say whatever they want, so long as they do it politely. Don't ignore bad behavior. They will try to convince you of changing strategies. If you stay firm, they will have to adjust or leave.

Speak to your friend- perhaps they don't even realise they are being negative towards you. By talking to them about it, it draws attention to it. You could ask them why they are being negative to you, explain to them how it is effecting you/ how it is making you feel and you could ask them to stop doing it again in the future. If they continue to be negative towards you then you must ask yourself why you are friends with this person and if you want to continue a friendship with someone who treats you this way.

When in a safe environment, ask them if there's something you did or if something else is bothering them. Maybe it's not (only) you they're negative towards. It's necessary to know the persons circumstances. If you're close enough or maybe even a stranger on a listening website.. offer them your ear and shoulder,, make sure you mean no harm and are there for them. Don't always assume it's your fault. Consider that it could be unreasonable behavior on their part. Also, be aware that, of course depending on the circumstances, not every friendship or acquaintanceship is meant to last forever.

It is not that difficult to understand what to do when your friend is always negative to you. First you have to think about the role of the word "friend" in your life. Then try to understand how much you appreciate this person. However you do not need to be feel bad after all. If you decide to keep this person in your life be very careful and never take this negativeness for granted. If you think that you do not deaeevw such a negative behaviour gently and without a bad attitude try to keep a distance. Negativeness and stressful people can affect our mental health. Be careful.

Confront them and ask them why they have to be so negative to you all the time. Try not to argue but rather, stay calm. If they deny being so negative, then try recording a video or a voice memo of them when they are being so negative to you. Maybe ask another friend to listen in on conversations and see if they can hear negativity being told to you, if they do hear it, then ask them if they will help you confront the person again. If none of that works then tell the person you don’t want to hang out around them because you believe that they are being too negative to you whether they believe you or not.

Try to find out what's behind that attitude. Are they jealous of you for some reason? Do they have an inferiority complex where you're concerned? Or is it nothing to do with you per se but that they have something else in their life that's giving them these negative thoughts and feelings? Whatever of these may or may not apply, try to stay positive and offer them support and encouragement. See if you can make them feel better about themselves by boosting them when you can. Breaking the negative cycle is never easy, but if you can manage, you'll make two people happier, your friend and you.

I guess it is one of those situations where it is important to reflect and firstly when are those negatively happening? In a relationship it is a mutual exchange of ideas, time and emotions. The key factor is mutual benefit, if you are in a position where you feel that there is negatively and toxicity, then the person is unlikely to be acting in a way which is kind and loving and as many people would see as important in a friendship. You could sit down with the friend and tell them how you have found their behavior recently and that it is hurting you and ask if there is any reason why the behavior has changed.

I happen to receive this question often as well as lived this scenario multiple times. I don’t think there is an easy way to actually let someone close to you know how their words affect you. You’re afraid of the backlash and the answer they might give you, as well as the potential of them leaving. But the best thing to do in situations like these is to sit down with your friend in a private place, perhaps in the comfort of your own home. Start by saying “There’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you for awhile.” This gives you a chance to set the mood without having your friend already on the defensive side. Using “I feel...” statements allows you to communicate and express how you feel without accusing your friend of something. They might not even realize how they’re upsetting you or how negative they treat you. So by setting up a situation with “I feel...” statements, it allows both parties to express their feelings without the need for defensive statements.

I hear that you don’t know what to do with your friend that is always negative with you. Friendships can be tough in so many aspects. Has your friend always been negative to you? Has it progressively gotten worse? How does all of this make you feel? If I was your friend and came to you with the same experience, what is the advice you would give me? What are 3 different options that you could choose from? Which one of them do you feel would yield the best response? In what ways do you feel your friend affects your life?

If your friend is being negative to you, it sounds like that is not a healthy friendship. If it does not stop, you could confront your friend, and be honest about how their behavior makes you feel. Hopefully they will realize how their actions affect you, and possibly change their behavior. If they are not willing to work things out or still treat you badly, it may be time to end the friendship because at that point it is toxic, and no longer beneficial to you. Slowly back away, and find other friends to hang out with. Hopefully there will be no need for that, and hopefully they will start being kinder!

Talk to them using "I feel statements." For example, "I feel discouraged when I tell you an accomplishment and you respond by talking about something I have failed in the past." This helps to take away the "blame" on them and focuses on how their words make you feel. They may not even realize how their response is effecting you. You could even tell them how you would like them to respond the next time you share some good news. You could also, when they do say something positive, give them encouragement and tell them how nice it was to hear that from them!

Negativity often comes from their bad experiences and insecurities. It rarely has anything to do with you. However, it can send negative vibes causing bitter experiences and leaving you distressed. You must understand that when a person has had bad and traumatizing experiences even in the littlest of ways you could possibly imagine, they project that onto others because that is how they see the world. It just could be someone calling them dumb casually leaving them with a feeling that they are less intelligent than the others which they might convey by putting you down or looking down on someone's work citing they are dumb. I would suggest you to be empathizing towards the friend, understand where the negativity comes from, and then communicate to the person politely to make them aware of their behaviour. Change is a gradual process and when you empathize, it catalyses positive change in a person.

First question yourself does he deserves you. Also you must know what exactly his intention to being negative towards you. If you get an answer that don't deserve that friend ,then just leave your friend and move on because when you constantly exposed to negativity it will effect your whole personality . Which is not good for you in long run. So open up this issue with that friend and be sure that your feeling is conveyed seriously. So when you start drawing boundaries that friend also comes to know where it's going wrong. Then depending upon your friends response you can decide the outcome

hi there! i know what you feel because i had a friend who was negative and bullying me. i didn't talk to her about it and i eased up on hanging out with her. when she would ask me why, i would say that i just needed to take a break from her. after that i stopped talking to her and ignored every bit of her. back then, i wish i didn't do that because it truly wrecked her relationship with me but now, i don't care. she was very toxic and i didn't want her in life anymore. while me cutting off her too soon was too toxic so i suggest that you talk to your friend and tell them how you feel and see if they change. if not, they aren't a good friend and doesn't deserve you. hope your journey goes well!

I'd say, either suggest them to seek help or take distance. If you feel a certain friend only drains your energy instead of sharing it or boosting it, then it's not a friend you have there - it's a leech! (please understand this is a joke) My point is, they have no right projecting their negative emotions onto you simply because you are their friend, and you shouldn't allow yourself to be treated as such for the same reason. You're worth so much more than that! However, it can also always help to talk to them. Communicate what you feel about how they've been acting and explain why you feel this way. Maybe they simply did not realize this, and will try to change! Also, offer your help and support. Maybe they are going through a rough patch in life themselves! Anyway, I hope this helps you on some level.

It's always good to be honest with others. Let them know that you do not appreciate being talked to that way. If they continue to be mean towards you, it might be time to find another friend. Confrontation can be scary, but it's necessary in order to let others know how you feel about their actions. Ask in a calm and collected manner "I dont appreciate the way that you're being negative to me, please stop." Using I instead of you is important so that they dont feel threatened. Good luck and I hope that you can resolve your issues.

Drop that friend. That is not a true friend, nor is that someone you want in your life. Try talking to this friend and ask why they are always negative towards you. If they try to downplay your emotions, it is time for you to stop talking to them because that is not a friend and you deserve better than that. Surround yourself with people that continually radiant positive energy and want to see you succeed. A fake friend is someone that wants to see you do bad and that is just and energy that you do not need.

Try to discern what is causing the discord. Try to gently talk to him/her/them about it in a non-confrontational manner and ask them if there is anything you can do to make things better or if they feel that you have wronged them in any way. Also, please understand that it is not necessary that everyone should always agree with you and like you. It is okay if you don't. It may hurt when someone you care about is not very accepting of you but if you have done your part in trying to work things out and have still reached nowhere, learn to let it go. It will help. Let your gut guide you. Remember that you know and understand yourself and the relationships with people in your life the best!

You might feel worthless, betrayed and not good enough. We as humans, it ia natural for us to feel such emotions at such behaviours. Toxicity is meant to be cut out of life but the memories, the experiences are what bind us all together. That is what i would like to ask you, as the expert in the situation you are in, what is your gut telling you to do? Do you think you will be a better version of yourself without your friend? Or is the person too important to have any rifts? In the universe revolving around you, your perception, your emotions, actions, it is you who is capable to make the right decision.

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. It's very difficult when a friend or anyone you care about is negative or mean toward you. Friends should be caring and positive. I have been where you are and it is very hard, I applaud you for coming to 7Cups today. Though I cannot directly tell you what to do as I have not walked in your shoes, but I can support you in the best way I can. Have you tried to speak with them about why they're negative? How does this make you feel?

Do you feel like you can open up to this person to ask them why they are negative towards you? Sometimes the best thing one can really do is open the path of communication to get an secure answer of what might have caused them to be negative and what can fix it. Best case scenario, they might not even know they've been reacting negatively towards you and might be carrying some of their own personal issues around, unknowingly affecting the people that they love or are dearest to them. Other good scenario, if there is a problem, you get a direct answer on what you can do. But, if you already had this conversation, but they expressed that they will change and haven't or wasn't open to having a conversation, we must start to ask if there is a way to properly communicate or find out what happened and if we think that this friendship we have is worth it. It is not an easy answer or solution, but I hope you know you have support here and that something could have helped.

I am sorry you are going through this. You deserve to have kind friends and people who support you! If your friend is still being negative towards you, I would first try talking to her about how you are feeling and how this is effecting you. If she is a good friend, she will understand and try to take it into consideration. If she doesn't listen to your concerns, then maybe it's better if you don't have this negativity in your life. Ultimately, the decision is up to you but you have to weigh the pros and cons and make sure you do what is best for you!