My friend treats me like crap

Philippines
January 19, 2011 9:57am CST
A friend of mine (or is she, really) treats me like crap most of the time. Almost everyday. With the way she talks to me, she's getting to my nerves. She's like this most of the time with everyone she's with, but not at the same level with me. It's really annoying! Like today, we were talking about what we want to buy or what we want to do with our lives as of the moment. She told me she wants to buy an LCD TV and she's saving up for it. I supported her with that. THen I told her I want to travel again. SHe told me "Why do you like traveling? You don't have money, you have no right to ask your parents for traveling expenses because you're a useless and jobless piece of ****" I was taken aback by what she said. I mean, yes I'm used to her badmouthing everyone, but she told me this in my face. And I know in my heart that I'm not what she described me to be. The other day also, we were talking about some stuff, and she asked me something I didn't know the answer to. I told her "I don't know" and she replied "You're full of ****" I don't know the satisfaction she gets with the way she's treating me. She's a good friend of mine. But there are times when she's like this. And right now she's on a spree. I tried telling her that what she's doing is not good. And what she's doing hurts me because of her words. She just shrugged my feelings and told me I was too full of myself. She's driving me crazy. Is it wrong to hate her? What should I do? I'm really getting pissed with the way she's treating me.
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17 responses
@fromvoid (62)
• China
20 Jan 11
hi there. i think if you can't just talk to her about this issues,u need to do something real to stop but not just talking. u need to calm down and ignore her for 2 weeks or even longer. If she still can't feel how important u r as her good friend then u need to walk away. because she doesn't deserve your friendship.
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
20 Jan 11
I don't get it either, but I do not think you will be able to let it keep on like this. Eventually you will be so hurt that your heart will fill with anger and resentment. This will only be bad for you. Your friend's behavior is not right. I think you need to speak honestly with her about how it makes you feel. If you can make some discussion happen, you might get a hint of why she is acting that way. It could be that she is mad at you, or jealous of you in some way. Hope you can get it cleared up.
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• United States
20 Jan 11
I hate to break it to you - but Kaycharmed! she is not your "friend" a friend supports you even if they think you're crazy! They don't to you like that or about you like that. It's not a healthy relationship and I say just walk away and never look back!
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
you should not allow someone to talk to you that way, specially when it already hurts your feelings.
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@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
19 Jan 11
There is no use in hating her, she will still treat you like that, and hatred does not help you in anyway, it might even make you feel worse. So to be honest, you need to tell her that her behaviour is unacceptable (I know it is hard, but you need to!) and if she still does not change, you can't be her friend anymore. No friend should talk to you like that, ever! She may have her issues and treating you like this may make her feel better, but that is not your problem! You need to put yourself first and make sure you feel apprechiated by your friends!
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@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
19 Jan 11
Boy, you sure hang on to friends longer than I do! These people are dust behind me so I can live a rich, full life! Even if they change their personality after we became friends I have to let them go. I have too many things going on in my life to make room of garbage. Sorry.
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@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
Hi! This discussion reminds me of me. I do talk trash to my friends but they no that I don't truly mean it and it is my way of joking around with them. I know sometimes I can be irritating but because they are so used to it, they end up laughing at my insulting jokes. I know that it is not right to be that way so I am trying to control this bad behavior before I could truly hurt somebody and damage a relationship. I think that your friend would eventually learn to control this and if not, the result will be obvious and it will be bad for her. I just hope it wouldn't reach that point though.
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@rowantree (1186)
• United States
20 Jan 11
When she shrugged you off, she was letting you see who she really is. She is not your friend, even when things are going good between the two of you, it's not real for her. Please get out of this damaging relationship as soon as possible. Life is too short for all that negativity. Surround yourself with people who you feel good about and who make you feel good about yourself.
@betlynfrnds (4069)
• United States
2 Feb 11
First of all, this girl that you are talking about is not your friend. At least not right now. Unless she opens up to you and talks to you about why she feels the need to treat you the way she does, she will not be a true friend. A friend shows kindness and respect. Have you honestly asked her if she is listening to the way she talks to you? Maybe she doesn't realize what she's doing. If you have a tape recorder, record how she talks. Then let her hear herself. Hopefully she won't get mad at you for that too. If none of this works, then maybe it's time to find a new friend.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
I don't know why you can describe her as a good friend of yours. Does treating you the way she does is like a good friend? And I don't know for how long yoú've been with her with such attitude, how long have tolerated the way she treats you. For sure she's really that upsetting for even you who claimed her friend got piss of with her attitude. Maybe you're being a friend to her, but doesh she claim herself as a friend to you? Think about that. Friendship is not a concept of humiliating, or treating someone the way she does. You can find friends better than her. Why do you have to tolerate what she's doing? Accept whatever she's saying to you?. And you're right, she's driving you crazy and probably that's what she thinks, that she can say whatever she want, for you are there still besides her. If you love her as a friend, let go off her to let her feel of having no one besides her, no one to accept her horrible attitude. She has the guts of uttering such bad words, because you are there to listen and she taught that is is okey with you. Think about it, besides this is just my opinion. You are the one who knows her.
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
Thank you everyone for your advise. I've thought about it and yes, you're all right. I told her how about how I feel with the she's treating me. And as expected, she ignored me. So yes, I am now ignoring her too. I have to let her go because this may be the only way for her to realize that her horrible attitude has already affected our supposedly good friendship. And Ive learned that some of our common friends are doing the same too. Well, good for me. I can do without her. If in the future I see a real change in her attitude, maybe we'll be friends again. But for now, I'd rather live my life without her. Thank you everyone. You've all been really good help. Thank you!!!
• India
20 Jan 11
hello simpleBB,why all are only considering KaycharedMD's statements,we practically don't know the real situation right,then how can you say that it is the mistake of her friend,think that what is the reason of her attitude with KaycharmedMD,i agree that there are lot of friends to make by Kaycharmed and she can,but they will not have better understanding about kaycharmedMD so fare then present. they are not married couple or lovers to get seperate from each. friendship will form when their is better understanding about each other there is no end for frindship. please don't suggest any one to leave their friends. sorry
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
22 Jan 11
Probably you're right. We only heard one side of the story. But maybe, they could not be friends if there has nothing good invested in their friendship, but any body has no right to uttered those words to any person much more to a friend. I might be wrong in saying to let go off her, but it is an advise to let her realize her mistakes. A true friend will tell her friend what is her mistakes and let her change for better.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
19 Jan 11
Hi dear, I don't know how she is. If she is extremely open and and heart to heart they will talk like that. Also, some are come with such comments whenever they feel like they are superior and you have certain short comings. Also, it can be because of jealous, her proud, her own superior complex, etc. would lead to such tendencies. There are few easy way out from here. Don't give chance to tell more on her. You have to accept what you said is correct. If you yourself de-motivate, they she will supersede you and you will be always like this. You should argue with her if you are correct. Whenever you become low, they will win. So, you should have confidence in yourself and you should have the power to veto her commands. Atleast for the sake of the subject you should not leave the subject and never give a chance to overrule. In our office, there is a manager like this. He will do/say as many blunders. If we support him, he will be so happy. Also, he never accept what we say. Recently he bought a new mobile phone with 5 mega pixel camera. He was just praising and talking too much with that I got fed up with his lecture. I said, I my mobile is having 12.1 mega pixel camera, he started saying all such things are so delicate, it will get damaged immediately, the quality is so poor, we won't get good pictures, etc etc. Such people really needed on the spot answers. So, you learn special lessons to how to handle such people. Don't leave them. Give the 'best treatment' to them and one day they will understand. I think you got what I mean, and behave accordingly. You can take her in your hands, soon. All the best, Thank-s
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21 Jan 11
to me she sounds jealous of you and its her way of dealing with it. if she carries on though i would tell her straight and get rid of her as she isnt that good of a friend if she treats and talks to you the way she does.
• India
20 Jan 11
she is not avoiding you, even though she is thinking you are a crap,that means she is good friend.but i think short tempered too,instead of abusing about her feelings about you,better think your self that "what is wrong with you",you told that she unsupported in the traveling thing you asked,there may be some reason in financial point of view. after reading your discussion,i can surly tell that it is just a misunderstanding.there is some thing wrong with you,change your self you want respect from her other wise leave her.there is no better solution other than that.
@jco2225 (44)
• Philippines
21 Jan 11
How can you say that she's a good freind of yours when she treats you like you say she does.a freind is supportive caring and nice.if you think a freind is supposed to bad mouth you well by almeans be her freind.but if i were you,i wouldnt be freinds with tht person.you already confronted her,and it didnt change anything.you already done your part,now she should have done hers.
@rameshchow (4426)
• India
20 Jan 11
We are trying our level best to give pure friendship to them, We are always thinking about them only, We have special feelings and memories on our friends. On the other hand, they are not thinking about us, They are giving importance to others, not to our feelings. Although we are trying to show our friendship, unfortunately, its depends on their behaviour only. It is better to see the taste of friendship by doing friendship with who are really have interest on Us....only. Practically i am facing this situation.
@knicnax (2233)
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
Talk about being full of yourself. Haha! She definitely is full of herself. There are people who are like that. It's amazing how they get friends. I'm no hypocrite. I am full of myself too, and I sometimes give nasty side comments, but I know my friends don't take it negatively, cause I always apologize when I say it (after a few days of saying it). I also shower them with complements when it's due. If you can't live with her attitude then stop being with her. It should be an eye-opener for the both of you :)
@koikei (206)
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
greetings! there are always 2 sides to a story so just to give your friend the benefit of the doubt, have you done something lately to annoy her? perhaps it's just her way of getting even with you? if you know that you didn't do her anything wrong, then i guess it's time to part ways. you're not responsible for her actions and everything she says or does is a reflection of her true character. save yourself from all the drama and just move on.