It Might Be Time to Walk Away From Friends , Who Use These Toxic Phrases.br Friendship experts Marisa G. Franco br and Danielle Bayard-Jackson say that br these phrases can help you br spot a toxic friendship:.br "You're too sensitive.", This implies that your feelings don't matter and br may indicate that your friend isn't empathetic. .br "Can't you take a joke?", If something hurt your feelings, your friend br should care and find out why, not get defensive.br "You're lucky to have me as a friend.", Actually, you're both lucky to have each other, br and if your friend constantly suggests otherwise, br there may be an imbalance in your relationship.br "I miss the old you.", If your friend doesn't let you be who you are br and change in the ways you need to, they may br not have your best interest at heart. .br "You owe me.", This implies a transactional relationship br rather than a healthy friendship.br "I wonder how you got that promotion.", A friend that questions and tries br to one-up your accomplishments is no friend br at all. They should celebrate your successes.br "I'm sorry you feel that way.", This statement avoids apologizing for br their behavior that made you feel a certain br way, and instead lays blame on you.br "...," aka ghosting you, Studies have shown that being ghosted makes br one hurt, sad, and lowers self-esteem.