Q. How do toxic shame and feelings of defectiveness affect friendships?
When we have a low opinion of self it affects every relationship we had — including our friendships.
Q. How do toxic shame and feelings of defectiveness affect friendships? (via Quora)
A. When we suffer from the heavy burden of toxic shame (and feelings of inadequacy or defectiveness) it takes a serious toll on the way we build our relationships — including our friendships. You have to have a high level of self-worth to build stable, rewarding friendshi…