Your Energy Doesn't Lie: How to Spot an Unhealthy Friendship

Do you have a friendship that leaves you feeling exhausted, anxious, or emotionally drained? Not all friendships are healthy—and not all unhealthy friendships are obvious. In this episode of Flip Flops and Freedom, Susan Metzger explores the difference between life-giving friendships, ministry friendships, and unhealthy friendship dynamics. You'll learn how to recognize one-sided relationships, friendship red flags, passive-aggressive behavior, and the subtle signs that a relationship may be costing you more than it's giving. Susan also shares a simple 7-question Friendship Audit to help you evaluate your relationships with clarity and honesty. In this episode you'll learn: how to recognize an unhealthy friendship signs of a one-sided relationship why some friendships feel emotionally draining how to set healthy friendship boundaries what makes a friendship safe and life-giving the difference between helping someone and carrying someone how to protect your peace without becoming hard-hearted If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling smaller, heavier, or emotionally exhausted, this episode will help you understand why. Because healthy friendships should leave you feeling seen, safe, encouraged, and more like yourself—not less. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FRIENDSHIP AUDIT HERE