Not a good friend anymore
By Brooke
@o2bnocn (2992)
United States
September 23, 2010 6:32pm CST
So I used to have a really good friend. Lately it seems like she is too busy to talk to me and she is always putting me down. If she is not putting me down, she is bragging about herself. Important things like getting pregnant, marriage, college. It seems like she wants to be sure to make it seem like she is better than me.
Every time I try to talk to her she barely ever responds to me. When she does respond to me it is usually because she has something good to tell me. If I tell her that there is something good going on for me then she has something bad to say.
For instance I am in a new relationship, and she had something bad to say. I barely talk to her and she almost got bad because I didn't tell her until about four months after we got back together. Not only that, she didn't seem that happy for me. I hate to say it but I think it is because he is becoming a doctor.
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13 responses
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
24 Sep 10
Your friend sounds somewhat self-absorbed and a tad jealous perhaps? I cannot make a judgement because I don’t know her but she may be going through a difficult time and is covering it up by talking about herself on a constant basis. If you and she were close once the best thing to do would be to have a chat to her explaining to her what you told us and if she doesn’t listen it may be worth considering a break from the friendship. Hope you work it out!
@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
24 Sep 10
At first I thought that she was going through a difficult times. I also thought that she might just be busy at the moment. It has lasted a very long time though. She makes me feel bad about taking time off of school when she took time off. Although she is working. I am going back in January and she has said nothing about going back to school. It wouldn't surprise me if she doesn't go back, but I don't put her down for it or make her feel bad because of it.
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@jujunme (2501)
• United States
24 Sep 10
This person is "not" a friend of yours and i don't see why you even bother with her at all. she's obviously selfish, egotistical and jealous. The fact that she puts you down just shows how much of a friend she isn't .Good friends support each other, are there for each other and listen to each other. Instead of getting angry with you for not calling her, she should have been happy about your new realtionship , but instead she had nothing good to say to you. in my opinion you are better off without her and should just enjoy your new relationship and perhaps find a much better friend.
@okuribidreams (195)
• Italy
24 Sep 10
I am experiencing the same thing.
My best friend (or once upon a time she was, anyway)'s life is always better than mine, apparently. She has the most exciting news, she has the perfect boyfriend, they already live together (in her parents' house, but who cares, right?) and she has a perfect career in her future. But, when I'm the one talking or bringing good news, she makes that annoyed face and finds something bad about it - that is, the rare times she actually listens to me.
I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but your discussion made me remember how mad I get everytime I see her.
I don't have any good advice to give you, I'm sorry, since I don't even know what to do myself. I'm just trying to find other friends, someone who really cares about what I have to say and isn't constantly praising herself during our meeting. That would be the only choice for me, since that girl isn't clearly interested in our friendship anymore.
I just hope it's different for you, and that you two can figure it out eventually.
Have you tried maybe to talk about it with her? You know, being absorbed in so many changes in her life, she may do it without intention and without even noticing. If she's your friend, I'm sure she doesn't intend to harm you.
@patniesen (27)
• United States
24 Sep 10
I know how you feel i have had friends like this... what you should do is talk with her and tell her that it isn't right and you don't like it... and if she is going to keep up with what she's doing then you don't think you should be friends anymore... there are always new friends out there :) i hope this helps
@bettemachete (194)
• United States
24 Sep 10
Shake off the haters and find people who are not so negative. People will always be like this, for one reason or the other. All you can do is not let it bring you down, and stay focused.
Remember, people change. The only thing that stays the same is change itself.
@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
24 Sep 10
Yeah you're right. It's hard when I have known this friend for almost ten years. I think she has changed a lot and not for the good. I guess I will not be talking to her as much. I will still try to stay in contact for a while and see what happens. If it gets much worse then I am going to loose her as a friend.
@ThuRoldao (7)
• Brazil
24 Sep 10
Hey ! You should give her a break ! I think you're being jealous. I mean, your friend can be an other person's friend right ? Think about it...
@flowerhorn (1008)
• Malaysia
24 Sep 10
People change. Time also change. Your good friend might turn into someone you dislike. That's pretty normal.
I find that it is human's nature to wish others (especially someone they know) having a bad time or doing worse than they are. Maybe it is due to jealousy and selfish. Most people never hope or want someone they know to be better off than themselves. I don't really know why but this is my conclusion after observing most of friends and relatives. It is as though there is some inbuilt system that triggers such a feeling.
If you think that you cannot tolerate his behavior anymore, then mix with him less. Try to avoid contact with him. As time passes by, he will get the message.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
24 Sep 10
Don't worry about it. There's a bright side to every experience. I'm sure you can find it.
@ijcuba (8)
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24 Sep 10
i would try and get her on her own and say what seems to be the problem and if she says there is not then just say why all the back stabbing and you want it to stop if it does not stop just dont contact any more and tell your frenids what you have done and leave it at that you could do with out her and probly be beter of with out her
@ankster (273)
• India
24 Sep 10
Hey my dear friend you must stop keeping any contact with such persons..Such kind of people are full of envy and your friend will never feel happy for you or will never help you out..You should also stop responding to him.Automatically he will relaise your worth and if he doesnt comes to you on his own you must realise that he is not interested in keeping any contacts with you and I guess you should preserve your self respect.People like this must be taught a lesson.You must not give him undue importance.Life is full of such people and we must know how to maintain our dignity.Just kick him off and enjoy life .
@Peykat (119)
• Philippines
24 Sep 10
I think the best way is to talk to her, if you still want her as a friend, have a heart to heart talk, you should swallow your pride first then start reminiscing the happy moments you had, friendship is to precious to be broken just like that. I think you should have a happy ending, don't stop becoming friend to her because the moment you stop loving her as a friend, then it only means you are both loser.
@aarpees (149)
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24 Sep 10
It is a sad story of friendship. First, you didnt tell the person sooner what you felt about his reactions to you. You contained your temper for too long that you have come to notice all the bad things that he's done to you, not asking about his intentions. Second, you have both been very negative about each other. You do notanymore notice the good things about each other, and it wont do your friendship any good. And third, you started to hate. that is because you never talked about it early on.. It's a lesson for you now, that when you feel something bad against a person,and if he is your friend, you should tell him soon and with honesty
@kjones505 (271)
• United States
24 Sep 10
Get her out of your life. She is not your friend. What you described sounds like a garbage relationship. Why would you continue to be around someone that you are uncomfortable with? Ditch her.