WIill you still be a friend
By cwong77
@cwong77 (2010)
Malaysia
July 14, 2009 9:54am CST
Recently, I was badly betrayed by a close friend. We are very close to each other, however due to some unknown reason, we drifted away. I recently heard that she spread untrue words about me, and another friend confronted her.
If you heard untrue rumours about you, will you confront the person or leave it as it is? Will you still try to save this friendship?
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18 responses
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
In my own opinion,i would confront her,and clear things with her.But i guess after the confrontation things will never be the same again between me and her.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
oh,she did it twice.Then i guess you really need to ask her why she's doin that,she maybe wants attention but saying untrue words towards you is not a solution to that.Maybe she's jealous at you or envy you for what u have.But still decission is your's, u know her better than i do.I just want to say be careful with people like her.
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@sutent (1060)
• China
14 Jul 09
Firstly, I should confirm my previous friend was the rumor monger. Confirming that, i will definitely confront the previous friend between us and tell him that he should not do this and must stop the rumor timely. If he refuse to stop the rumor, then i will expose the rumor in public. Additionally, it is impossible to be friends for us any more. In my opinion, it is not worth to make friends with the people who slanders others behind their back.Happy mylotting.
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@tuliorowena (350)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
You must confront her. It its right to hear her side. But open your senses, she might lie to you as well. But somehow take credit on what she says. After that forgive her and move on. Dont waste your time on so much rumors. Happy mylotting!
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@jayrene (2708)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
i will leave it as it is and will not save the friendship.
what's the purpose? she is not being a true friend to me at all. i have had it happened to me, although it was another story and not spreading untrue words. i have forgotten the friendship, no point in keeping it.
friends should not be like that, i have been a good friend to her and i would expect the same thing, if you betray me then you are not a friend to me at all.
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@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 09
Since it is a rumour, I'll definitely talk to her to clarify things. You'll never know if it is true or not. It's best that both of you talk it out and if it is indeed true, then you know that the person that you regard as your close friend is not that worthy after all. Then, just get on with your life. No point pondering about it as it will only make you down. We are not in high school anymore where people are spreading rumours about each other due to jealousy or others. We are mature moms by now. Just ignore it and try to carry on with your life. This kind of people are like cancer to the society, they should be eliminated from our friend list in order to live a healthy life. Take care.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
15 Jul 09
cwong77,
I think there is line to be drawn between back talk rumors and betrayal. I do not know about you but the latter seems to be much more grave than some loose gossips.
I would not even want to be bothered associating with someone who literally could not be trusted and betrays me in broad daylight and opened eyes. As long as there is no further implications other than your reputation and ego, I think I can live with it. Oh, and no further bother with this character, of course.
However, as you will agree with me, some betrayals need restorative actions and damage controls. So, you will just need to get your hands messy for a while to sort things out. Especially, when your character is being perceived in a very negative way.
So, do be careful and know what and who you are dealing with. As they say better be on your toes before all hell breaks loose on you.
@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
15 Jul 09
skysucess, the first time, I consider rumours, but the 2nd time, it's a betrayal! I have never know for what reason she do this, however it's really messy when someone else get involve too. I have indeed learn how to deal with people like this.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
15 Jul 09
cwong77,
This is just sad indeed that a close friend has turn out to be your worst foe.
I do hope that you are aware what you are doing and that your plan to salvage this relationship will be one that will be right for the both of you.
Take care.
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@flzmlady (417)
• China
15 Jul 09
i will confront him or her no matter what.
and i will try to understand why he or she spreads rumor about me and if he or she is unconscious of this and will apologize to me i will still keep the friendship but if he or she just makes it happen for fun or bad purpose and wont apologize, i will definitely finish the relationship and get him or her out of my face at once.
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@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 09
I would not want any rumors about myself going on, I would want to confront with my friend and get all things clarify. Does it mean that I still want to save this friendship? NO! I will never want such a friend.
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@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 09
vingyan06, the problem is I don't know who heard what, and what heard who, so no point going around the circle to ask for it. I blog about it, and let my friends know about the actual situation if they are keen, and they just pop by my blog. I have lots more stuff to care for than a betrayer.
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@meyows (438)
• India
15 Jul 09
No, I can not tolerate cheating or misbehaviour in friendship. The value and meaning of it will be gone. She should not this to you. If she is your real friend. But better you should cut off friendship with her here itself. Or else it'll become too late.
@handamama (13)
• Sri Lanka
15 Jul 09
if you want a friend ,you can find some one.
but you must check out his or her family or his habits.
if his or her have some good habits then you can friend with him or her.
do not friend with bad people.
thank you.
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@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
27 Jul 09
There is no one who does not have others speaking behind back, and likewise, there is no one who does not murmuring behind others' back. In my case, I will go my way, and leave them tired of the rumoring, instead of combating back. In time, facts will speak the truth. He might regret for what he has done. And at least, I would not regret for what I have not done.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
5 Aug 09
if i was guilty i'd never have the courage to face you. maybe this is the same with your friend. if it was an unintentional mistake she'd still have the courage to face you. forget that person. she's not a friend.