Susan Shapiro Barash interviewed 200 women of various ages and backgrounds for her book, Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships.
Barash was able to outline 10 types of female friends:
THE LEADERGo through all 10-types, which one are you?
“She is the one who gets us invited to parties and makes the decisions for herself and for her friends.”
THE DOORMAT
A martyr who never seems to demand anything in return. “The doormat yearns to belong to a group, and also seeks out intimate friendships.”
THE SACRIFICER
She’s like a doormat but will only be pushed so far. “When a sacrificer discovers that her friends are less dedicated than she, she can be very disappointed.”
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