Weekend brunch is the ultimate friendship X-ray.
One mimosa in, and suddenly you see it: the subtle eye-roll when you share good news. The way they turn your breakup into a cocktail anecdote. The fact they’ve never asked how your mom’s surgery went.
In the rush of weekdays, we overlook these moments. But on slow, sunlit weekends, weekend friendship red flags wave like caution tape.
Red Flag #1: The Compliment That Stings
“You’re so brave for wearing that!” or “Wow, you look… rested!” isn’t kindness—it’s condescension wrapped in glitter.
Red Flag #2: The Boundary Blender
They “forget” you don’t drink, then pressure you to “live a little.” Or they show up uninvited “just to hang.” Boundaries aren’t suggestions—they’re requirements.
Red Flag #3: The One-Way Street
You know their entire dating history, but they don’t know you got promoted. If your friendship feels like a monologue, it’s not mutual.
Red Flag #4: The Crisis Collector
Every hangout becomes their therapy session—but your struggles? “Oh, that’s not so bad.” Emotional reciprocity matters.
Red Flag #5: The Comparison Trap
“Your apartment is cute… for the price.” Friends uplift. They don’t measure your life against theirs.
Healthy Friendship = Safe Space
Real friends celebrate your wins like they’re their own. They remember your coffee order and your trauma triggers. They show up—consistently, kindly, without agenda.
Ask Yourself:
After brunch, do you feel lighter—or drained? That’s your answer.
Tag a friend who passes the mimosa test
Or share this with someone who needs to hear it (but won’t tag themselves).
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