Hi there, looking for moral support as I know there have been many threads over the years on this subject. I actually think its more me that needs the help rather my son. He has always had a strained social life and been more on the outside of groups etc but ususally he has one good friend in tow. However that current friend is rather toxic and doesnt treat my son very well at times. One minute he is calling and demanding sons time constantly, the next he drops him like a stone when there is a better offer. The shame of it is I beleive his friend is like this through his own self asteem issues and rejection from others in the past but why then be like that to someone who is willing to be a good friend to you ? Of course I know I cant interfere at this age but it is soo tempting. I would love nothing better than for my son to go off and get other friends but he doesnt seem confident enough to do this, there are a couple of other boys that he occasionally gets together with but unfortunatley the toxic friend seems to be his default go to. I feel retched as friendships shouldnt be this difficult and I dont want my sons own asteem to get even worse, has anyone had this with teenage boys what is the best solution, has anyone been through the same and come out the other side ? I feel so helpless) many thanks