“As we transition out of emerging adulthood, we’re no longer surrounded by a group of same-age peers who happen to be in a similar life stage and with whom we have things in common,” says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

"As anyone who has ever struggled with anxiety will tell you, it’s not comfortable," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. "That’s why having an arsenal of coping strategies or small 'hacks' can help.”

Instead of skipping the “sorry”, you need to actually say the words to convey that you're sorry, say Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

"When we talk about toxic friendships, we are typically referring to a more stable pattern or way of relating, as opposed to a one-time thing or more transient conflict," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

"If a friend repeatedly expects us to be there for them but doesn't give us anything substantial in return, it’s a sign the friendship is unhealthy and might need to be re-evaluated," says researcher Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.