Recently, Stylist described “parachute friends” – mates who seem to drop back into your life only when they need something from you.
That might take the form of one-sided emotional support, physical help, or an unreciprocated confidence boost. Whatever the demands are, they can feel never-ending and leave you wondering if you’re being taken advantage of.
HuffPost UK spoke to BACP member, head counsellor and behavioural science researcher at Cardamom Counselling, Ragini Jha, for signs you might have one of these friends.
We also asked what to do if you suspect one of your pals meets the criteria.
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