In a 2023 study by Kings College London, it was found that the UK public is highly trusting, especially towards people of different nationalities and those they meet for the first time. However, psychologist Dr Julie Smith warns in a TikTok video that toxic friendships can still exist, noting three signs: lack of celebration during good times, refusal to apologize for harm caused, and feeling the need to walk on eggshells around the friend. Dr Smith emphasizes the importance of evaluating friendships that may be taking away from one’s life rather than adding to it.
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