Toxic positivity

Toxic positivity is a phrase used to describe when someone tries to encourage a person in a way that isn't helpful. For example, if someone says something like: "It'll get better," when someone else is feeling sad or going through a tough situation, that might not be helpful. It's toxic positivity because it ignores how the person is actually feeling, and it might make them feel worse. If you want to be a good friend and provide support, it's important to listen and understand how a person is feeling, and to offer helpful advice.