USA Today July 13, 2026 • 12:09

'Crisis friend' is a toxic friendship trend going viral. What is it? - USA Today

By Charles Trepany

'Crisis friend' is a toxic friendship trend going viral. What is it? - USA Today

TikTokers are warning people to look out for the "crisis friend." What does it really mean about how Gen Z sees friendship?

"I need to talk to you. It's an emergency."
If you got this message from one friend, it might be cause for alarm. If you got it from another, it might just be another Tuesday.
For the friends who f… [+5144 chars]

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