In popular culture, however, the verbiage is more straightforward. We call these people frenemies. In brief: frenemies are bad for your health. Not just that, but they are actively worse for you ...

Here’s a primer on identifying and managing these toxic friendships. Not All Friends Are Frenemies It’s crucial to distinguish between a frenemy and a genuine friend who might occasionally ...

We’re talking, of course, about our frenemies. These guys are far more likely to offer you negative criticism / ‘tough love’ than a life-affirming quote when you’re feeling down.