Frenemies

: One who views your successes as their losses, often "one-upping" your achievements or highlighting your flaws under the guise of "honesty".

At the core of the frenemy dynamic is . Psychologists distinguish between "supportive" ties and "aversive" ones, but frenemies fall into the category of "ambivalent connections"—relationships where positive and negative sentiments coexist in a stressful equilibrium. Frenemies

Frenemies often manifest through subtle, behaviors rather than overt conflict. Common indicators include: : One who views your successes as their

: Research suggests that ambivalent relationships are more physically taxing than purely negative ones. The uncertainty of whether you will meet "Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde" keeps the nervous system in a state of high alert, potentially leading to increased inflammation and even accelerated cellular aging . Frenemies