Taboo Tuesday - Frenemies

Frenemy:

Someone who is both friend and enemy, a relationship that is both mutually beneficial or dependent while being competitive.

Many of us have had a friend like this, and these relationships can be very complicated, full of mixed-emotions. Your frenemy may be well-meaning and supportive one minute but overly competitive or jealous the next. While no relationship is perfect, frenemies can be problematic and unhealthy.

How do we handle this situation without giving up on our friendships? Well, here are a few expert tips on how to cope:

1. Avoid problematic topics and/or subjects.

2. Try to give your frenemy the benefit of the doubt and try not to take things personally.

3. If your frenemy tends to cancel plans, have a back-up plan ready.

Hopefully, these simple tips can help improve and/or contribute to better relationships.

Do you have a frenemy? Or maybe you HAD a frenemy? How'd you deal with the situation?