Best friends light up our lives, but bad best friends can totally snuff out that spark – and for some reason, they’re everywhere on screen. When we take a closer look at a lot of tv and movie friendships, we quickly realize that things are a little… off. Whether they’re side characters with nothing but snippy remarks or main characters that can’t see past their own issues, terrible best friends are a recurring theme. But… why?! Today, we’re unpacking the truth behind this trope and taking a look at why these bad best friend stories can surprisingly be a good thing.
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00:00 What’s behind bad besties
00:34 Why we stick with sucky friends
04:30 Standing up to terrible friends
08:19 Making amends
