Navigating friendships where support feels intertwined with subtle sabotage can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Here are 5 “supportive” friend archetypes that might be unknowingly (or knowingly) undermining your efforts and well-being: 1. The perpetually competing friend 2. The overly critical “helpful” friend 3. The selectively available friend 4. The gossip-mongering confidant 5. The passive-aggressive
