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Weve all experienced having a so-called friend who never added value to our lives.

Their negativity and toxicity brought the room down.

They gossiped too much oracted entitled, which made us question whethercutting tiesmight be better.

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She even required a hefty amount of money for her gifts and meals.

Her behavior has since caused some tension in their friendship.

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However, according to author and therapistDr.

In an article forPsychology Today, Dr. Stosny explained the latter.

Those afflicted with it see themselves as victims of unfair treatment, abuse, disability, or personal defect.

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They feel entitled to special privileges as compensation, he wrote.

The authors story suggests that the woman displayed the second pop in of entitlement.

She felt she deserved a fancy, expensive dinner without doing the same for her friend.

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Were entitled to receive emotional rewards to the extent that we give them, Dr. Stosny stated.

Such behavior candamage a friendship, but is cutting ties the immediate solution?

The sad reality is that entitled friends will continue to walk over you because they know they can.

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This is where establishing boundaries is crucial.

The author can treat their friend the same way, which does not sort out the issue.

They could also sever ties with this friend, whose behavior may only worsen.

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However, the latter option may be the better option in this situation.

Most readers sided with the author, with many offering their suggestions for payback

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