Aptly referred to as an "energy vampire," this type of friend "depletes your internal resources," Dr. Jill P. Weber, a psychologist in Washington, DC, told Business Insider.
Weber shared some key signs your friend is an energy vampire — and what to do if you're not ready to fully call it quits.
While friendship communication styles can differ where one person generally shares more than the other, an energy vampire won't really notice if you have your own problems or just haven't had a turn to speak.
They generally lack self-awarenessVery often, Weber said energy vampires don't realize how their emotionally immature behavior affects their relationships.
You might notice that they don't really show up for their other friends, either.
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