We Need To Discuss The Most Toxic Best Friends In Fiction

    Sometimes, we need a little group therapy. And by "we," I mean audiences.

    Julia Corrigan
    by Julia Corrigan

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    There's been much talk on the internet the past few months (years?) about how Carrie Bradshaw was actually, like, the worst-ever friend. Love her or hate her (or both), looking back, she definitely said and did some questionable things. And reflecting on that, I couldn't help but wonder: who are some of the other Worst Best Friends in fiction?

    i feel like every subsequent re-watching of sex and the city is just about feeling more and more strongly that carrie bradshaw is a huge asshole

    — Chelsea Fagan (@Chelsea_Fagan) April 12, 2020
    Twitter: @Chelsea_Fagan

    So feel free to write in and tell me who the WORST, most toxic BFFs in fiction are — but give me reasons! Because to my shame, I did need Carrie's instances of bad friendship pointed out to me before I saw what had been in front of us the entire time.

    Sarah Jessica Parker, wearing a hat and with curly hair, is looking towards the side in a casual setting
    HBO

    Maybe you are a die-hard, day-one H.O.R. (Hater of Ross). Give me eeeevery reason.

    David Schwimmer as Ross Geller pointing at himself in a kitchen scene from Friends. Jennifer Aniston's hand is partially visible on the left
    NBC

    Maybe you never could understand Serena and Blair's frenemy-ship. Tell me about your frustrations.

    The CW

    And though we all love her, perhaps you have something to get off your chest about the eponymous Fleabag.

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge smiles outdoors in a navy coat, standing in front of a building with a blue door
    BBC One

    Or... perhaps you have an unpopular opinion you want to air, or an opinion about (gasp!) a character in a *book*! Lots of us still read those, and would love to hear what you have to say.

    ...And if you have something more to say about Miss Bradshaw, please, be my guest.

    Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker are seated at a restaurant table, engaged in an animated conversation with bottles of sparkling water in front of them
    HBO

    If you can think of any toxic best friend, I want to hear about it! So, write alllll about it down in the comments below, or alternatively, feel free to fill out this anonymous Google Form. I'm excited to read all your opinions. And who knows — your answer may be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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