7 Signs it's Time To End An Adult Friendship

[@joyceconnolly1065]

I recently left a 60 year friendship. (I am 80.) During covid, I was in the hospital for three weeks and a rehab facility for three weeks. It was a very serious situation and I could have easily passed away. Afterwards, this friend said I did it all "for attention." That was the last straw in this friendship and I let it go. 👍

[@karenkalasy8251]

I feel for u😮😮! Its when tje rubber hits the rubber hits tje Road....where are they??

[@jennifershakira409]

@joyceconolly, I can relate to this. First of all, I really feel sorry for you, hope you have recovered from COVID. I had a childhood friend, we were very close for nearly 50 years. We became best friends on the first day of kindergarten. Growing up, I was born & raised in a rich family and my friend was very poor, she was raised by a single mother. I always gave importance to humility and kindness. We were best friends, when she couldn't go on school trips, because they didn't had money, I used to pay for her trips too . If for some reason, she couldn't go , then I would stay back with her at school because she couldn't afford to go( even though I could afford). I always valued our friendship more than my own happiness. 25 years later, she got married to a rich software engineer and she went to America. I got married to a man from middle class and we moved to Newzealand. We had hard life and struggles in a new country. Anyway, my friend & I still kept in contact with each other. Infact I was very happy that she is quite well off since she has struggles during childhood. Every now & then, she would boast & show off her wealth and how rich she is now. She even mentioned to me that how everyone's life changes and how she is rich and I'm not. It still didn't bother me. But during COVID & "black lives matter" I was very sad that how one man lost his life by a police officer in America. She didn't care & said that there is no racism & she didn't show any sympathy towards that incident. That's it, it was a very difficult decision, but I completely went no contact with her & left friendship after 50 years. 😢

[@ashlieleavelle]

I am so sorry. I had 2 family members die from the virus. What they went through was horrible....struggling to breathe.

[@janeraymond1799]

Wow! That is pretty nasty.

[@earthrooster1969]

Wow! I have two friends. One, who is very matter of fact, not a warm person, however she allowed me her home and house help when I had crazy post Covid issues. This support was always offered earlier when I needed it the most.. Second friend offered a lot of advice, a lot of attention from far away, but more for her own attention seeking behaviour. Both these friends were in my life for over 25 years. I let go of the second friend..who gives attention to get way more attention in return!

[@djw8888]

My one test: Do you feel better, the same, or worse after you've been around your friend?

[@ChristiColonel]

I am gonna steal that. Well pit

[@ChristiColonel]

I meant well put

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@@ChristiColonel- KZbin allows edits ... 3 dots on right side.

[@papayasaf5134]

YUP. I call it the human hangover. How you feel AFTERWARDS is a better indication than how you feel during

[@ricardojmestre]

This! It's the litmus test!

[@leannekites4965]

5.44. Becomes one sided 8.50 using your insecurities against you 11.10. They dump on you alot 15.29. They don’t support you and compete with you 20.19 they are unreliable 22.19. They can’t handle honesty 28.38. You don’t feel good about yourself around this person

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Virtual hi five for this brief synopsis

[@joeltan6968]

Thks for the summary

[@MG8181.]

What if they are just extremely boring

[@Eg-jd9zt]

Geez the one that just ended for me has all but 1 of these. Def a sign it was over. Not worth it

[@anahallstrom7843]

They also keep a list of transgressions that they've not discussed with you or cleared the air about, until they are being defensive and WILL say there have been four separate times you have made me feel uncomfortable. But won't discuss it. Which I see as withholding.

[@traceyarnaud8433]

I don’t know if it’s me but I’ve noticed that so many of the people I’ve tried to befriend are not listeners. They never remember anything I’ve told them, they ask a question and cut me off in the middle of the first sentence, they talk endlessly about themselves yet ask no meaningful questions, etc, etc. I’ve moved to a new state and I’ve just about given up on making new friends and prefer my own company.

[@monicajustinedevera5851]

I so relate to this. Been reflecting on why I’ve been attracting these of people: not listeners, egotistical, superiority complex, and my guess right now is because it is my nature to listen, I give them the time of day no one else probably does. So it’s time for a boundary-any signs of this, and I’m out.

[@lauracarstiou3505]

It's really hard to move after a certain age

[@Dani-dc2sb]

I have purged my family for thinking they are better than me & purged friends that have never met me half way. I have learned that now that I don't keep in touch, I don't hear from them at all. My traveling, writing letters/cards & making phone calls are over... So the relationships are over. Sad, but very eye opening!

[@Dani-dc2sb]

@Pixie_damsel It definitely takes time! Just remember, there is nothing wrong with taking care of yourself!

[@thisisme3238]

@Dani I can relate to what you are saying...and I don't miss those kind of "friends" at all.

[@weirdwolf888]

I have an issue with point 3 - perhaps the main issues in their lives are not being busy with kids/jobs etc, but instead more ‘soft’ matters (people interactions etc)…. And perhaps they also just wanna be listened to, without advice, without feeling like THEY need fixing.

[@sweetc8420]

Grateful that I came across your channel today. It's easy to think about toxic friends, and I realized I have been toxic to her as well. Thank you!

[@amandaforrester7636]

Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a reason to not talk to anyone. Family, boyfriend, friend. Doesn't matter.

[@Pwdrhownd0819]

I had to let go of yet another friendship that was completely one-sided for months. After losing 2 close friends over the past 3 years I’m worried that I’ll never find another close friendship because I’m having a hard time trusting people.

[@kathytotw]

💖💖💖 so many great points, thank you

[@nathanericschwabenland88888]

Used to vent and dump all the time until I learned what that stuff is now

[@JanePilkington]

I find that at my time in life, we are stuck with the friends who are still alive. Some of our real friends are dead now, and we are stuck with who is left. Old people have a hard time appealing to younger people. It ain't easy.

[@aadi594]

My friend stood me up twice on our plans, and did not even bother to message or call to let me know that he couldn't make it. When I texted a day prior to our meet he said he's out with his friends for 4 days. I gave him 2nd chance and he did it again for another reason. I don't understand what to do. I have showed him my disappointment but didn't say so clearly but I think he's aware of it. I don't understand what to do.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

You need to say so clearly - have a conversation. If you can’t do that then you may have a problem. 😘

[@ladycharlotte8693]

My best friend ditched me so many times and I forgave, but after the 10th time , I told myself , lets see if she will call and apologize......it’s been 2 months....I WAS HER FRIEND BUT SHE WASN’T MINE....9 yrs i let her treat me poorly....please let them go you deserve a real friend...don’t waste your time thinking they value you, you can’t change anybody-wish them well and let them go

[@WildWomanBeads]

I have a different kind of comment. I think this material is excellent, and the video very well done. I'd like to see more of them and will likely use them as teaching tools with some of my own clients. However, as an elder, there were two distractions that became problematic for me. One is how rapidly she speaks; I know that's a generational thing. My own hope is that young people realize their rapid pace of speech is a distractor in relationships with friends, family, co-workers who are older. It's as simple as this: We can't always process what you're saying as fast as you're saying it, which means that we don't take your information in as completely as you want us to. That happens here. It would be helpful to a listener if she slowed down a little and paused more often (she hardly takes a breath in this whole video). The other distraction for me is that she has a tendency to over-explain or repeat her significant points. That said, I find her intelligence and organization of some challenging material to be solid and good for me and (I believe) many others. I'll be following her.

[@annehoskins5795]

When a speaker on you tube talks too fast for me, I press the tool button. You can change the speed of the speech to faster or slower. I, too, have an auditory lag.

[@erickriebel4366]

A great friend to have is somebody that you can call and you can count on. When it becomes one sided and it is all about the other person you need to become the ghost no call no show see you later I don't even know you .

[@Qija1]

What if that friend is a part of your friendgroup. Like we are all interconnected

[@margarettelaizure3220]

You forgot one. They don’t listen to you. They only talk on and on about themselves and their own stuff and don’t give you any quarter.

[@thisisme3238]

You got that right!

[@aquiliaringwood6532]

Have you ever faced constant Rejection? In every aspect of your life? If not, I hope you never have to! It hurts like hell. I know this probably came from out if no where; but it's all I am use to! I do believe in GOD! It's so PAINFUL

[@thisisme3238]

@@aquiliaringwood6532 Yes I have...it started in high school and continued from there. I know how you feel, but you have found the one that can deliver you from it...God. He is my rock and I turn to him each day, he is my only strength, but he is enough...

[@unknown-lf6zx]

It’s called conversational narcissist. For whatever reason I attract these but quickly move away. There’s a difference in being a kind and listening friend but when you’re the ONLY one listening and never talking all the time…you are their “dump” it’s not friendship.Relationships should have some reciprocation. Does it energize you or deplete you?

[@kristahunter1588]

I get it. They do talk about themselves. You know what I used to do I would put my phone down and I would let them talk and talk. And then when she would say you know what I mean? I would just go AHA and then keep going about my business as if I'm listening. But I'm not listening cause I'm doing other things in the background. Sometimes I would tell her hold on a minute. I got another call. She didn't even hear me. She kept talking so I just went to the other call and talked to them. And when I was done, i'd flip back to the other phone call and she'd still be talking. Like I never left so I get it. Yeah, try just putting the phone down and letting them yak and yak. While you get your stuff done. And then when they say you know or you know what I mean, you just say. Ha ha, and then just keep going. Not that that's nice, but sometimes you know.

[@indranidasgupta8982]

You forgot to list a very important factor: disrespect. It goes for every relationship.

[@christopherhachet5184]

One reason I want to have no contact with my adult daughter.

[@kpaxian6044]

This is why I am ending a friendship. My previous friend swears and rants at me and blames me all the time when she is angry or if I disagree with her. I told her I was taking a social media break from her and we could try again in the new year and it led to more swearing and accusing me of trying to trigger her rejection sensitive dysphoria. :/ (Whereas I have an anxiety disorder and this relationship is really negatively impacting me. Hence why I stepped back.)

[@bluelotus9654]

Ì find most people just talk about themselves for hours on end, with very little interest in you or others. This is especially true for women, and also quite a lot of men too. As a woman over 30 I've decided to have less friendship with women unfortunately

[@indranidasgupta8982]

@@bluelotus9654agreed… I’ve noticed this as well and, in fact, I’ve probably been guilty of this. I’m consciously trying not to do that any more. But my main experience has been how putting up with disrespect tears down your dignity as well as self-respect.

[@susanmann5286]

I feel the issue of disrespect was interwoven in all the points she made.

[@lmusima3275]

In my experience I’ve drawn away from certain friends who: -began ghosting me -don’t invite me to their special -gatherings or weddings, make excuses about not having time to talk to me but have a lot of time to converse with others -Never compliment on accomplishments

[@blessed7927]

That is such a real thing girl. Just realize that isolation builds greatness building skills

[@daniellee1722]

That last one is truly bizarre. It's like relax bro it's just a new Honda lololol

[@SH-vj2ce]

ALL. OF. THIS 💯

[@EarthsField]

I get mad when the only time I’m invited is when it’s ONLY for special occasions. I realized too late that the only time a friend would invite me is when it involved bringing a gift.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

The way someone treats their friends has to be a reflection of their values, their upbringing. Just know that there's absolutely times when it's not you - it's them.

[@unknown-lf6zx]

I let go of friendships when the other person is disrespectful, one sided or toxic. It’s so hard but not everyone deserves space in your life. Life is too hard for crappy friends

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

life is too short and busy for certain people.

[@emscappi3329]

So true

[@angelalindley7749]

Right they are 2 much baggage

[@shannonburninhell8906]

What. If. U. Can. No. Longer. Trust. Em

[@shannonburninhell8906]

@@jenniferhcsmith-5586 amen

[@amiblack8294]

Pay REAL close attention to who is NOT clapping when you win in life. That'll tell you all you need to know about those individuals.

[@XDominiqueXFranconX]

I recently had a friend dump me, and one of her issues was that my work team won an award this year. Her team wasn’t nominated this time around. Rather than be happy for me, she said to me, “It’s great that your team win and all, but I think my team should have won.” (By the way, I was on her team previously, and we’d already won an award a couple years prior.)

[@amiblack8294]

@@XDominiqueXFranconX Believe me, you didnt lose anything. That woman actually did you a favor. Women like this are very common unfortunately. Congratulations on the award! Im sure you earned and deserved it :)

[@ArleneJenkins-lf6zp]

100% agree

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

So 99,90%

[@patmagic3301]

Wow, that’s crazy. I thought I’d see more of my best friend when I retired early at 50 with my wife. Instead he quickly started to decline invitations and his new girl, who I had spoken to many times and knew I was retired, kept conveniently forgetting that detail. Once part of my family, he now gravitates to people in the same boat as he is. He’s got two maters and a BS but he still can’t figure out how this guy beat him to the finish line. I spend 6 months of the year in Thailand where we have a second home. He’s never come to visit us and didn’t come to Vegas to celebrate my retirement. He’s in AZ, never left home. I think I present too much of a mirror for him. Life’s a trip.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

It’s better to be alone than in bad company

[@toe2328]

Beware. We can become our own bummer. I feel this is why we have social nature.(To balance out the ego. The thing is great for breathing fire into a cool idea; but left unchecked, it can go "Kazinski"(Unabomber) on an isolated self.) My you always have a good one on your 6.🖖🙂

[@cjbird7121]

i don't know about that in regards to friends. Learning to set and maintain boundaries has left me feeling very alone for a long time. It sucks, and isn't healthy to be almost completely alone.

[@jennieosborne3530]

I agree with you it's better to be alone. Then to go through people not accepting you as is. I did have a really good friend & now she is gone. So I decided it was better that I was alone.

[@elizabethpeterson455]

This presenter just says a lot of word salad....I'm not hearing anything of value. She needs to get right to the point instead of all the promoting and keeping us wondering what the point is🙂

[@athena-ggw]

I’ve had to cut my fair share of friends loose from my life over the years. It’s not because I didn’t care, It’s because I realized they *didn’t*.

[@wellinever1558]

Yes i have experienced that

[@s.v.662]

Same 28 years down the drain But are they sad? No, mad and usually at you for no reason. It hurts, but I'm walking. They lost way more than I did.

[@mrichards7849]

Yes. I’ve just ended a friendship with someone I really liked. I started to see she really did not care about me, lied a lot and was severely entitled.

[@bethstein7248]

Exactly

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Me too….hard pill to swallow, but well worth it!! I’ve had to do with family too

[@lookouthill11]

A major sign I experienced several times: Pay attention to how the friends of your friend (that you don’t share) treat you. How has your friend portrayed you to them, how do they treat you based on that. Do they belittle you in front of your friend, does your friend not find that a problem? My friend gossiped about me to her friends, they then felt comfortable based on her behavior to then bully me with that info. I realized there was no respect between us. Heartbreaking to realize when it’s a long term friendship.

[@aprayerandpositivethoughts9308]

I know what you mean. Happened on holiday

[@molliwilson5639]

Excellent point

[@colleenshea2293]

Its heartbreaking to face you are not losing anything because you never had anything.

[@Bat_Boy]

Yeah, that feeling of betrayal is the worst. The problem is most people are “sleep walking” through life, unaware of the words and actions have on others. Learned bad behavior. And then you are face with the old dilemma of “authenticity vs connection”. Call the person out, set boundaries, hope they change, risk losing them…keep taking the abuse, internalize, make yourself sick…or…walk away. The 3rd option is what the majority of people do, with good reason. Edit: This person (group) are use to ripping through connections. You will most likely not be missed, as they move on to others that work for them (temporarily). It’s how unaware they are.

[@brandyk]

Very true. All of my friends. . certainly those who were long term close friends were always respectful n tried to be friendly n inclusive with any new friend I might have on occasion when I introduced them or they were in same company. They're other friends were similar as I was. I do recall a time where I had a reasonably new friend from work n when my best friend was visiting from Chicago, the newer friend was not really making any effort to get to know or be friendly with my best friend n we were both going out of our way to make her feel comfortable. I knew the this would be a casual friendship that dies out in few months n it did.

[@admirbarucija2018]

Letting go of friendships can hurt and be very hard, but sometimes it’s the best thing you can do for yourself 🙌🏻

[@Blkac-pill-Black-Life]

fax

[@deannadog9976]

Not hard at all… you out grow pple who are toxic. Just won’t tolerate the bs.😊

[@rfrancoi]

SO true. Specially these days when real friends are hard to come by.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

When you’ve been continually gaslit as a child, it’s extremely hard to know what to think. You don’t want to be abused but you don’t want to be excessively paranoid either. 😢

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

@@77peacock77 I tend to be too forgiving sometimes for my own good. 😢

[@DennisNowland]

When that person becomes really hard work, it is time to move on. End of story.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

💯

[@RS54321]

What if they're are going through a very rough spell? Friendship isn't all about things being easy.

[@AngieF8]

​@@RS54321 What if they've been going through a really rough time for 30 years and when you also had similar rough times (mental health issues) and recovered and keep pointing them to what helped you but they never do the work and have no insight and think they already know everything because they read and know it intellectually but never put anything into practice? And say things like "You are doing so well, you should be really proud if yourself, but I am just wondering when the other shoe will fall?" She said that when I got myself together and bought a house. I have known her since highschool, she really hasn't changed. I am not even the same person and don't even remember the good times together that fondly. I've always felt irritated, she is like looking into a mirror of all the previous bad traits exaggerated that I have overcome with self work. I feel I should help her but she just wants to say how everything sucks but not do anything. I think the psychiatric meds make her not see clearly. I woke up once I got off of antidepressants and mood stabilizers. But I have to let go. I feel horrible for days after interacting and can't quite put my finger on why and keep hoping I'm strong enough to not be affected. I keep testing the water. My partner has now told me to let go because he sees the affect she has on me. But I don't have any other close female friends and she really doesn't have other friends that are close. Its difficult to be healthily selfish

[@rfrancoi]

I USED to think that having a lot of friends meant that you are such a great person (qualification). As I got older, I realized that this is not true at all. Today, I realize that I have NO quality friends and am very ok with that.

[@stormteam3004]

If u have one good friend in life, u have one more than most.

[@mimib95]

I came to realise that part of the problem with my adult friendships was me. I’ve always been a bleeding heart so seem to attract friends who constantly pour out their troubles to me to the point where I’m nothing more than an agony aunt because my personal life is pretty content so I didn’t have dramas to share. I reluctantly dropped a 25 year friendship when I realised that she was addicted to being the victim but never took advice , just complained about the same stuff for years. It became too exhausting.

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Me too! Thank you for sharing! I wish I didn’t feel bad about letting go of people, but you sometimes have to for your mental health

[@suzannfulbright5652]

Sometimes you have to accept that you are giving bad advice, that you are offering up something that they’ve tried already, that everyone has offered up as advice and it just gets irritating to get the same ineffectual advice over and over again. It might actually insult their intelligence. And could you be gaslighting them with your advice, telling them victims don’t exist that they are to blame for being a victim. That’s a really good and toxic one sure to keep a person punishing themselves for years. Some people get trapped in victim cycling, are constantly abused by certain types of people who take pleasure in taking advantage of certain kinds of people - very common these days - and in all that delegitimizing the victim just need affirmation, not advice, just someone to stand up for them and bring them back to who they are.

[@gailnichols842]

You described my daughter-in-law exactly. I'm sure I seem to be a terrible mother-in-law because years ago I urged her to change her diet and life style: for years she drank soda instead of water (maybe she still does) and for as long as I've known her she slept days and up nights. She now has stage 4 breast cancer. I pray she survives the cancer and gets the best advice from her doctors. According to my research just the sodas or just the sleep habit can cause breast cancer to grow. I feel so sad for her.

[@thepragmatist]

OMG. I totally get this. All the best to you.

[@sonyapuskas5810]

Sounded like my mother

[@danielhorak227]

When people try to control you and get mad at you when they can’t

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Narcissistic

[@DA27000]

That’s a good one. It’s happened to me numerous times.

[@RS54321]

And you find that out when you put up boundaries and they don't respect them.

[@sneadaleighson]

Not only trying to control you, but threaten you. Don't get me started on that smfh.

[@timothyswauger3984]

Your best friend is always yourself. If you are happy going solo and content in your own company, friends are more trouble than they are worth.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

They can be

[@Medietos]

Your own best friend..even if you do self-hating behaviours, over-indulge, abuse? Self-love, self-leaarning, selfhealing is needed.

[@auntihooha]

I ended all of my friendships by walking away- especially from the narcissistic, untrustworthy women in my family, my mother and two sisters. I should have left sooner- it was extremely difficult to be alone at my age (i'm 63 now and I left almost 10 years ago), but the space between me and those emotional vampires (and all the mean girl friends I seemed to always be drawn to) has given me an inner peace that I've never known. I get lonely, but at least I don't feel like killing myself all the time. Thank you for this video. I need all the backup support I can get!

[@lisalamphier1410]

I'm 67 and recently ended all but one friendship. I don't know if I'll make new friends or not. In the meanwhile, I feel surprisingly liberated. No more drama. No more long winded conversations about their endless problems. No more "misunderstandings" (they don't actually want to understand). I feel a new sense of possibility. Sometimes friendships can become toxic and you just have to walk away to have peace in your life. I didn't exit with any drama, just said I needed to take some time for myself and stopped taking their calls.

[@zozyb1]

I ended two friendships on Sunday, the two friends I had left. They both dumped all their emotional crap on me after my cat died the week before, I am going to be much better off without them, and no one in my life apart from my two remaining cats. My ex friends are both French. They talk too much and are extremely self-centered.

[@kimberlyjohnson-clark2886]

I get it both my mother and my ex-husband were narcissistic. I never knew there was actually a name for this mental disorder or that I was their main target. Now that they're both distance from me my mother passed away and of course my ex-husband is I don't know where I'm having a tough time figuring out who I am and I'm almost afraid to have any girlfriends at this time no more bloodsuckers in my life hell no!

[@sabranjemeel5586]

😮EMONTIONAL VANPIRES😮 that profoundly DEEP🔥

[@colleenshea2293]

I understand this.

[@NFSMAN50]

After discovering myself, improving my life, stopping habits, I feel like im outgrowing friends now, and it's hard to relate to them, because we are all on different paths in life. I used to feel guilty about this, but its just a way of life.

[@jbxta28]

That’s where I am now with one friend in particular. We met when I first moved to a new city but now that I have been working on me and am in a different space in life I just can’t relate to them anymore. He’s not a bad person at all but we just outgrew each other.

[@oldtimer7779]

In same boat, time to move on.

[@Sunshinegal317]

“Out grew” is the perfect word to describe the end of a friendship.

[@colleenshea2293]

It does seem to be life .....

[@MaffyTaffyHaffy]

Literally don’t feel guilty because what’s worse is holding yourself back for a most likely temporary person. Sorry not sorry it’s the truth . I’m looking for people on my level and if you’re not I wish you luck but I’m not waiting or working on you for you to get here. I’m over my people pleasing tendencies. I deserve the life and people I’ve always wanted to be surrounded by

[@geoffreybrooks1220]

I've noticed that most of my friendships go by the wayside for various reasons every time I enter into a new phase in my life. I don't regret or dwell upon these lost friendships but rather, I choose to think about the good times and the lessons they each taught me. Life is a revolving door of people. If you aren't changing, then you aren't growing. Invest in those who invest in you.

[@KerryNeeds]

Facts

[@dragamarijanovski8755]

I noticed that people want to be friends just with successful people. With those who are at the moment in the problematic phase, they are considered overwhelming, toxic, negative and etc... And friends avoid those people. Pure egocentric society nowadays.

[@brandyk]

​@@dragamarijanovski8755 yes I think this is very true as well. I'm the video she mentioned someone who's always dumping but of course always is very subjective. Or did she say often? Either way how much is too much. We all have a different tolerance level based on our own personalities n available time and some people have a short memory about how often you were there for them even if it was a few years ago and maybe not as long. It really depends n the same for whether they are open to advice or just stuck and gripeing. But again before ending the friendship I would explain that to the person in a kind way and at least see what their thoughts are n see if we can find a solution. People are not mind readers and perhaps they do it have had other friends or family that don't mind or who do the same.. Obviously there is several things you like about the person to have been friends for so long it's worth a conversation but too many women are conflict avoidant n lack the confidence to clearly articulate their feelings n be open to another s. This is getting even worse in our society as young people are intolerant of people opinions on things that aren't even about them. This does not bode well for friendships or marriages.

[@StacyannJ]

Love this 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@katec9893]

​@@dragamarijanovski8755I have noticed this too. I used to have lots of friends when I was young and had everything going for me. When I started to struggle with depression, was signed off work and had some other problems all those people went silent, even ones I'd helped through their hard times. Their attitude was 'join us when you're better' rather than supporting me when I was low. It's been one of the most disappointing things of my life, how most so called friends disappeared when I was struggling only to try to reappear when my life improved. I no longer let people like that back in my life.

[@andyandrew7557]

In many cases a once best friend turns out to be your worst enemy

[@wildheartxxx135]

Thats the truth! Test people before making friends with them!

[@andyandrew7557]

@@wildheartxxx135 for some and for myself you get to find that out when it's a bit too late. As the saying goes experience can be a harsh teacher but that's okay ,You live and learn

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@wildheartxxx135 Yes, don't turn a blind eye to red flags. I gave way too many friends the benefit of the doubt when I should have ran!

[@ashleykindheartministries]

Yes😭😭😭

[@tball5677]

When I was diagnosed with cancer I really found out who my friends were. I actually cut loose several friends of 30 and 40 years.

[@pamelastaton6390]

Sorry that you are dealing with cancer….I too am dealing with cancer and you definitely figure out who your friends are….I hope you have a good outcome to your illness and hope you have at least one good friend to help you through….take care

[@freeinJesus]

Lean on Jesus, He will never leave you.

[@RadioPsychicAstrologyByPepper]

@@freeinJesus true that!

[@solidcatink]

Same! And, I hope that you are healthy and thriving now.

[@Italiangirlnj747]

Wow sad

[@kimberlygorgoglione9237]

My mother had her friends for 50 + years thru all kinds of changes including divorce, trauma, change of lifestyle, moves out of state, etc. That was another generation.

[@Brian-xp3uy]

This generation is full of selfish, self centered, lieing, manipulative toxic untrustworthy people. Good luck forming "friendships" with such people. No thanks! Just my family is who I associate with.

[@vickimerritt2832]

so true, fb shallowness is real life now.

[@aprayerandpositivethoughts9308]

Yessssss so true. I noticed that

[@ThePossumone]

Ya they didn’t delve too deep often

[@stephaniemcmichael]

Yeah coz they were less self aware and women were in the business of putting up and shutting up! Very different times…

[@kathleenlauren]

The hard truth is that friendship is not all it's cracked up to be. After a lot of painful disappointment because of my expectations and the short comings of others, I finally recognize that what I wanted doesn't exist - at least, as far as I know. I don't need 'friends' anymore. Coming to this recognition was enormously freeing. I'm whole and never get lonely - being alone is blissful. I'm happy and grateful that I've finally discovered this way of living,

[@PotterSpurn1]

I so get that. I'm the same. I realised some time ago that most of my so called friends were really not so at all. They were just acqaintances and I was so damaged from my childhoo I couldn't recognise a true friend if they had bitten my backside. So those I had thought of as close friends were just someone to reminisce with or hang out with occasionally for social events. One person who had supported me was actually using me to prop up himself - he was narcissistic - and happy when things didn't go right for me than when they did unless he had a major hand in it. It wasn't long before I realised I was his source of supply, until I wasn't. Then he discarded me. I have given up expecting anything good to come from flawed, sinful human beings. I now expect nothing and so have no right to be disappointed anymore. I am not even sad or upset, just numb mostly - poker faced in the face of hurtful actions. Every good thing is a bonus not an entitlement or even an expectation. Expect nothing you could be pleasantly surprised or else you just receive the nothing you had expected anyway and prepared for, but if you do expect something or a lot then you are very likely going to be disappointed or even hurt. Why give others that power over you?

[@mel-tp5hi]

@@PotterSpurn1 @kathleenlauren As long as I've got my husband, my books and my cat, I'm good, don't need anyone else. There's a lot of selfish f**kers out there, I'm just done with 'em all. Just means there won't be much of a welcome committee when I get to the pearly gates lol. xxx

[@SC-gp7kt]

Same!

[@SC-gp7kt]

@@PotterSpurn1 same!

[@user-qb8qm4mp5n]

I gave up with friends almost 20 years ago. The disrespect is the worst of it. I'm pretty much where you are I don't need friends and tbh I don't want them.

[@gailflora1835]

Excellent! I met friend in a grief workshop after her daughter committed suicide. I was a facilitator. After the sessions ended, I reached out to her (she lived near me) and we became best friends with a 20 year friendship. She died suddenly, and I never got a chance to say goodbye. It’s been tough losing her. I’m 66 now, and I don’t think I’ll ever find another friend like her.

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

sorry for your loss.

[@gailflora1835]

@@jenniferhcsmith-5586 Thank you. A good friend is priceless.

[@thisisme3238]

Remember the good times you and your friend had together. Sorry for your loss.

[@gailflora1835]

@@older1sttimemom Thank you. It’s my nature to want to help others. 🙂

[@crocadoodle7101]

❤️

[@bennett2873]

THAT! Someone finding out your "weaknesses" and then using it against you. 👀 such a BIG trust breaker!

[@lanamuir9352]

People come into our lives for "a reason, a season or a lifetime". I have edited my friendships over the years and have only let go of the ones that made me feel bad after spending time in their company. We know these people are not good for us.

[@bigmama818]

I let go of a friendship after being ghosted many times . Over time I felt like the relationship was one sided because I felt like I was the one keeping it going .

[@whokNews8888]

I can relate to this one! I finally ended it. I’m now the lifetime ghost!

[@happygoluckystar8069]

📍a one side friendship (no mutual support, feeling like being used by somebody) 📍a friend cannot be trusted (they cannot keep secret, gossip, or use sothing against you that you have shared) 📍someone compains and dumps on you too much (a victim mentality without willing to get / do better) 📍a friend that compete with you or does not support you and your accomplishments / goals 📍they are unreliable and often do not show up for you 📍they cannot handle honesty 📍you do not feel good about yourself when you are together (feeling judged, scrutinized, or uncomfortable) Thank you Jullia 🙌🤗❤️

[@rfrancoi]

Thank you.

[@lauracarstiou3505]

How about if your friend gets a new boyfriend and suddenly you're history. I mean you give them a honeymoon period but then you get back in touch

[@ElfinMadness]

“Not feeling good about yourself around them”. My dogs are thrilled when I walk in - best thing ever!

[@TreezRainAndSunshine]

😅❤exactly!

[@mathewgear]

Dogs are way better than humans. Even cats to lesser degree.

[@xyzlmnop5206]

Loyalty....the best you will ever find in your dig friend!!

[@chatterbugmm]

Yes!

[@lovesings2us]

Woof!

[@marinavor]

I just went through the end of a friendship a few days ago and am still grieving. This video can’t come at a better time for me. Thank you, Julia Kristina

[@Rob9mm]

Exact same here, couldn't believe this appeared today.

[@jj4101]

Same 😔☹️ was a relative too! It’s so hard but maybe it’s for the best.

[@aadi594]

I hope you find better friends in future.

[@veronicagalvan3591]

You are better off without that person. It's their problem, not yours.

[@Giuditta_93]

Same here. For the first weeks and months it hurts like hell, but slowly it gets better, the pain becomes a distant memory and other, better friends will cross your path. Guaranteed. 😊

[@ginahyena]

Thank you. I’ve recently ended an adult friendship due to being punished for being honest (silent treatment, nasty words later hurled at me) I knew in my gut it was right to step away. But it’s always nice to have affirmation.

[@missbernice001]

Thank you so much!

[@missbernice001]

I’m being punished for being honest with silent treatment and I think it’s about time to let go.

[@ginahyena]

@@missbernice001 mine still hasn’t spoken to me since, to be honest, life hasn’t been easier. And I’ve attracted much kinder and more mature people to me since.

[@hazel_basil7415]

Currently going through the same thing with someone who very quickly called themselves my “best friend” only a few weeks into knowing me. I brought up something hurtful she did and said I felt uncomfortable, and she said “I won’t bother you anymore I’ll give you space” when I was asking to talk things out. On day 3 of her not speaking to me.

[@ginahyena]

@@hazel_basil7415 it’s so hurtful when you feel close with someone that you thought you could confide in! 7 month update- mine still hasn’t said a word to me. I used to even have a guest room at her place! Sorry to hear you had to go through something similar!

[@Multimeli123]

My best friend of over 30 years dumped me over a disagreement over vaccine mandates! It wasn’t even a heated debate, just a difference of opinion nothing more. Just because it’s right for you, doesn’t mean it’s right for me. I was completely heartbroken, it’s been over two years and l have heard NOTHING from her. This situation has made me untrusting of people, and l don’t want any friends now, it’s too hurtful. I miss her every day though!

[@joyceconnolly1065]

I am so sorry this has happened to you. So many friendships were lost because of covid and the vaccine with everyone thinking their way was the right way. I hope you do not give up on finding a friend where you are allowed to be YOU. This "friend" did not accept you unconditionally; you were their friend only if you did what they thought was the right thing to do. I know it's hard but I hope you release this person from your life. You deserve so much better. ❤️

[@joycebruhn1346]

well thats weird many people have strong opinions over that but im sorry they became non friends over it thats crazy .. i can give you great reasons for and against them and really both are compelling but too many its a passion lol for me its like do i brush my hair or comb it lol i put my faith in God jesus but i want my friends or enemies to not attack me over it .. sp after like a year or so i got them lol .. because it means so much to people and i can really care less lol but do i think my mind convenced me it helped eh sometimes .. did i draw a string line like gov cntril god says dont um its like 666 taken the gov rule lol or it will kill you lol was like whatever .. but others shut up so that was nicelol

[@openlybookish]

I had a childhood friend unfriend me on social media over difference of opinion on that topic, but looking back she was a bit time narc.

[@wellinever1558]

I also have a friend that happened to. We have never made it right since then but it did give me time to look at tge relationship. I have given far more and she has given lovely gifts in exchange. I wiuld rather have her listening ear. She has ghosted me for a long time.

[@deboraharmstrong4385]

I've been ghosted , also the recent war in Israel has caused so many gifts and high tensions . I can't believe that after so many years of always being there for them and me doing the chasing, always agreeing to save any confrontation, these friends think they know better because they have university education, as for me it's the school of hard knocks. So the last week's the difference of opinion and belief systems around the war issues have made me think seriously about these friends. Being undermined, and judge and jury, and they are always right. Life is more calm without all their headstuff.

[@amiblack8294]

A couple years ago I ended a friendship with someone who took advantage of my good nature, financial position and generosity, was a consistent user of people in general (not just me), was not honest about how she felt and couldn't handle me being honest with her about how I felt about her behavior. She was unreliable, dumped on me constantly and it really started dragging me down and depleted me in many ways. The relief was almost instantaneous when it ended :)

[@theresaturner630]

Disrespect, playing games and gossiping about anything you told them to others at work. Good reasons to end a relationship.

[@elizabethlasseigne5361]

Thank you so much for your video! This has truly reinforced my decision to end a friendship. I’m a people pleaser, and always want to be kind, but kindness extends to yourself, as well as the other person.

[@Giuditta_93]

I let go when I see that the other person doesn't give me their presence anymore and slowly fades away. It starts with text replies after hours and hours (even days), invitations to hang out refused with excuses. When a friendship ends, you just feel it.

[@courtney4763]

I realized my friend was constantly competing and comparing, never able to give a compliment, always backhanded- if accomplishments don’t involve her, she inserted herself into the accomplishment

[@bethstein7248]

I have that issue. She l

[@bethstein7248]

She loves to throw her invitations in my face, since I left her area. Needs to one up me.. takes never gives.

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

I had a “friend” who was double crossing me with sensitive information. The amount of fury I felt when I found out this person was my biggest hater was so toxic I disappeared on the person. Sometimes it takes this kind of situation to wake us up and recalibrate our trust meter. I think betrayal is grounds to end any relationship.

[@lovearttherapyalways]

yes i have been betrayed by fake friends and I suspect i just discovered another one... I will do the slow fade and stop sharing intimate stuff... she is not stupid so she will know... they are saddest ones doing that betrayal shit.

[@veronicagalvan3591]

Yes. I cut off a fake friend a month ago. She was constantly gossiping about others, an indicator she was gossiping about me too. I feel sorry for her but I am better off without her insecurities and drama.

[@desiderata333]

I agree. Betrayal is always grounds to end relationships.

[@Brian-xp3uy]

That same thing happened to me. Friend was caught spewing pure lies to someone. I confronted then removed this insecure, manipulative, pathological liar from my life forever. Also applied a 3 degrees of disassociate with this toxic cancer to make sure I got all of the tumor removed.

[@camellia8625]

@@Brian-xp3uydoes that mean you had nothing more to do with her, her friends and anyone who is a friend of her friends?

[@elizabethfindlay5752]

it's extremely difficult to make mature, healthy friends when you live in a community of emotionally stunted adults who are either party/alcoholics or highly toxic. I'm done pretending and playing games any more, it's better to be alone than in unhealthy relationships

[@messue428]

I’m starting to feel this way as well.

[@vidaacheampong2563]

Exactly

[@purpleviolet207]

Same here.

[@VioFax]

Sounds like you just washed out of the furry fandom. LOL

[@elizabethfindlay5752]

@@VioFax sorry but I really don't understand what you said

[@The-You-Doober]

When you graduate high school, you lose your school friends. When you get married, you lose your single friends, All the friends I had always needed something from me. Every time I needed something there always was a price tag on it. Have friends that fuel you, not friends that are an anchor that you're dragging around. Political differences are a big one for me. Friends that have been indoctrinated I got rid of them. Your co-workers are not your friends either.

[@paulaa6373]

You describe a few people I thought to be my friends. Different values, takers and not givers and can’t be happy for your accomplishments..

[@The-You-Doober]

@@paulaa6373 Yep! Also you learn that all those friendships weren’t even friendships or they were one sided friendships.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Covid was an ideal time to fade from several toxic female friendships….and I did it!

[@astetic_vibezz319]

I let go when they betray you and consistently keep in touch with your haters. They are not a genuine friend

[@ilovetosingx3]

Sadly 😢💔

[@Lauren-i8i]

Mistakenly I thought my best friend of 35 years would be there forever. When her Mom died she texted and I immediately called her. I packed up a big box of a home made card, a new blanket in her style, chocolates, decaf and regular Earl Grey tea (her favorite), tissues and other thoughtful things which cost close to $50 to ship. It took months to hear if she even received it. Then when my Dad died, I texted her. She texted back. Since she didn’t call, I tried to ring her but she didn’t pick up. She never returned my call, never sent a card. If your BFF can’t even bother to call when your parent dies, the relationship is non existent. I was SO wrong thinking she would always be there for me. People can be so disappointing . I found out the only person who will never let me down is Jesus so at least He is in my corner! But as far as our decades long friendship, unless she makes a big effort to come to me, it’s over. I’m not going to be begging for a sub standard relationship where support goes missing when I need it the most. Scr*w that.

[@Lauren-i8i]

@@neverstopwhistleThank you for that. 💕

[@helenhines2712]

What is wrong with people? So disappointing isn't enough to describe after 35 years of friendship. I am so sorry for your friends' bad callous behavior. You are better off without her. Btw, thanks for the helpful tip on meeting new people. 👍🏻

[@helenhines2712]

@tiffany8800 That isn't human nature. Most people will have expectations, especially in certain situations, like some support from a best friend when needed.

[@thisisme3238]

Glad you shared that story, I had the same situation happen to me a few years ago. My BFF lost her grandson...as soon as I found out I drove over to her place and tried to console her and went to the wake service too. Not because I knew her grandson, but because I knew her. When my daughter tragically passed, she never even said I'm sorry to hear that and definitely wasn't at the celebration of life service either...it hurt really bad, but that was the last of our friendship. Oh, I might add...it was my only daughter. Only God will always be there, I'm so glad he will be there.

[@RestingBeachFace]

I’m sorry to hear that your friend wasn’t responding the way you needed her to. Hear me out though: first I want to say that I respect your feelings and you have every right to feel the way you do. But here’s food for thought. Every person has a love language and yours is sending her the care package. Hers may be different and did not understand how important it is to you to let you know how much she appreciated your very thoughtful and heartfelt gift. One thing I’ve learned in my own life is that gifts are given freely, with no expectations of reciprocity. You gave her a gift from your heart and she didn’t acknowledge it. Yes, it sucks, but your love for your friend is what prompted you to send her the package. Maybe she has fallen into a deep depression after her mom died. Is there anyone you can reach out to see if she is okay? I’d hesitate to flush a long standing friendship before finding out what is going on. I had a best friend for many many years, we raised our kids together. But she would ghost me every time we made plans. I gave her chance after chance, for YEARS. Finally I just had to tell her that what she was doing was hurting me and if she did it once more I was done. We made plans, she ghosted. All she had to do was text me to tell me she wasn’t coming. So, please don’t think I am criticizing you. You need to do what is right for you. Best of luck.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

Being an empath I realized many years ago that I gravitate towards narcissistic friendships. I have no more of those in my life except one and it’s not a friendship where I see that her. I communicate through texts and that’s it. I’ve gotten rid of all those people in my life. I am learning a lot about myself and narcissism and when I been through. I appreciate all the videos and help.

[@lattipatterson]

Same here as a fellow empath!

[@emscappi3329]

Me too

[@Προκείμενον]

Same here. I think you did it all right. And you learn so much about yourself. It's actually great. And with that you could attract healthy or healthier people. I wish you all the best!

[@becajaz]

Same here.

[@stl2nola72]

Same here. I ended it with someone I considered my best friend in August after 12 years. I thought I was in love with her but it was a serious trauma bond with a major narcissist. She was emotionally abusing me through the entire friendship. She not only has all the DSM criteria for narcissism but has traits of multiple types of narcissism. This video really describes a lot about narcissistic behavior. That whole idea of using your weaknesses against you and playing the victim and blame shifting is super common in narcissism.

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

A few years ago I ended a 30 year old friendship over an incident that became the last straw. At the time I was quite upset about it but also relieved. I had found myself treading on eggshells more and more frequently. She constantly criticised me, belittled me and frequently hurt me with her cruel words. A few days after i had ended the friendship she left a message on my landline posing the question, "let's see how you get on when you have your next crisis". I couldn't believe she could be so cruel but it certainly made me realise I'd done the right thing in ending the friendship.

[@SandraStachowiczLtd]

Sounds like she underestimated you and overestimated her self-importance Good riddance 😂

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

​@@SandraStachowiczLtd I couldn't have put it better myself. 😊

[@Marvin-dg8vj]

Why did you start it in the first place? Out of interest.

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

​@@Marvin-dg8vjlong story and it's too personal to relate here.

[@halfdome5705]

Criticism, belittling, and cruel words are signs that another person is toxic. The voicemail is an example of a behavior known as 'inflicting guilt.' Your response is to look forward and not backward.

[@edie4321]

I made a rule for myself with all friends and family, that if I do not feel better for being around someone, then I wouldn't be. I've chosen to be alone ever since. For some reason, people always end up trying to bully or take advantage of me. They mistake my kindness with weakness. I also decided to care about my own feelings as much as I do others. I had decided that I did not know how to choose friends, so they ended up choosing me. My new rule, let no one disrespect me. It is better to be alone than to be abused. I hope soon I can find a true friend.

[@shivafoods007]

I love the comments section of this video. So many examples I can relate with. I am not alone who faces situations like this... Thank you all for contributing your personal experiences and strategies.

[@TonyaS]

I’ve been thinking about this topic a lot. I’m in a friendship reckoning moment and evaluating my own friends. I have a lot of casual friends and acquaintances, but they really feel shallow. I only have one ride or die friend. I really nurture that friendship with everything I have because I don’t take it for granted.

[@badmother7615]

Me too!!!! I just finished up a summer that was so incredibly isolating that I was on the edge of doing something awful to myself. Mostly because I finally decided to reallllllllly minimize some family relationships (which in turn caused some of those family members to manipulate other family members making it difficult or unpleasant for them to see me). I didn’t want to believe people could actually do stuff right out of some YA novel. My ride or die friends (I have two) live fairly far away and the fact that we are all running as hard as we can just to keep our heads above water (they with their careers-we’re at the age where we can very easily be replaced by younger and cheaper workers; me being the current sole caretaker of a challenging farm) But making the effort is so important!! I just drove 4 hours for an evening concert with one of them and just about died trying to get up in the morning to care for the animals. It was the realization that the animals needed me to get up every morning and care for them that kept me going. I did toy with the idea of letting them all out or just giving them all away, but that was also weird-people didn’t really want them. Purebred well-trained dogs, show-quality poultry, well-trained horses. I didn’t say why I was trying to give them away, people just couldn’t be bothered. It was weird. And I’m exhausted.

[@sharynmain2432]

I have come to realise in my 50's that many of the people I referred to were actually acquaintances or were in my circle because I never questioned it enough for them being there in the first place. Such as you belonged to a group growing up eg Girl Guides or school groups. And not actual friends, in my sense of the word. As females I feel our socialising is geared into that framework of not to question and any person with trauma (a predisposed world dictates many are) are usually the ones 'picked' and not the ones making the choices. Therefore, your life can already be mostly manufactured - before you even get 'out of the gate'. We are encouraged to not be allowed or even aware that we can make choices. It is truly heartbreaking when those moments come along in life and you would like to either celebrate or commiserate with a friend and then realise it is not on the agenda for them. Either way they are jealous/envious for your accomplishments and success or are lacking in empathy, too shallow or too busy to help you in your struggles. But always remember... when it comes to them if the shoe was on the other foot you would hear about their plights or successes and even be chastised if your response was not acceptable. I feel everyone needs at least one 'body in the boot' scenario (the tough times, NOT the accomplice of a wayward murder scene) ....when you can rely on someone, that is okay with helping you out and knows it would be reciprocated, if need be. Those times when you may not be your best moment, but the person is mature and grounded enough to know we will all be in the position at some point in our lives, but still wants to take the ride with you.

[@belindahutchinson5333]

A true friend is with you through both good and bad times

[@Lightstudiophotography]

Fr

[@Se-leve]

Not is you are toxic!

[@Yusa_Beach]

​@@Se-levedepends on what you mean by "toxic".

[@lovesings2us]

Yes!

[@deborahstevenson9447]

I so needed to hear this right now. I’m dealing with two friends who make me feel invalidated and small. I’m distancing from them and now realize I don’t need to feel guilty about it. Thank you!

[@creeksidegarage852]

Just recently cut ties from an almost 40 year frienship. Those 2 young men we were back in the day are just in different places now. I think I could feel it slipping away the last couple years. The friendship had been pretty 1 sided for a long time hindsight being 20/20 now. It ended with a blow up over the phone... still don't much understand what it was he was accusing me of. At first I thought it would be tough to move forward but I have handled it better than I could have imagined...I kind of feel relieved.

[@felicitygrace5113]

I am becoming very selective as of late as to what I allow and who I allow in my energy field and life. If its a person that does not elevate me, someone that provides growth, or has toxic behaviour its a no for me

[@gretchenburton7184]

Excellent❤

[@lmgtowwfvzxcf]

We must bring a toxic friendship to an end.because it will always open the door to destroy your life, marriage. Goals

[@thisisme3238]

Very true indeed.

[@verucasalt6519]

This is 100% hands-down the best video on this topic. After watching this and realizing my “friend” ticks six of the seven boxes, I decided to end our friendship and I feel that I’ve made an informed decision. Thank you so much for sharing this, I can tell you are very insightful.

[@ChildofGod98765]

I don’t have any friends I’m too busy trying to raise my two children. Please pray for me. I’m a widow struggling to provide for my two autistic sons both non verbal. I’m so overwhelmed. My husband passed away three years ago. We are still coping with his death. I lost my job over declining the vaccine. I declined due to my pre existing health conditions (Lupus) and heart disease. I have no family or friends to turn to. I’ve been put down, called horrible names, and mocked by others even my own family just because of my circumstances and my choice. Struggling, every month is a battle to not end up homeless with my two children. Please keep me in your prayers. Every month is so stressful. Im so ashamed my and embarrassed about my situation. Holding on dearly to my faith. I know Our Heavenly Father will provide for me and my children. Keeping faith.

[@0famz]

Praying for ease and prosperity 🙏 🤗 May you pull through this difficult time

[@nkjv12]

Praying for you and take each day as it comes. Don't be too hard on yourself you are already doing an incredible job raising 2 autistic kids.

[@catpat6492]

Prayed for you. ❤️

[@kavitadeva]

Dear MM I read your comment and my heart sank. You are facing huge challenges and It must be so very overwhelming and scary. You're grieving, you have two kids on the spectrum, and being rejected by close people AND facing financial limits has to be so challenging. I know God must feel far off and not involved. Here's a Proverb I lean on Proverbs 3 5-8. I know you are at wits end. But please Cast your cares on the Lord. He is there Living with you in the midst of this horrible time. I WILL be Praying for you.

[@katemezak9763]

God bless you keep strong

[@JustOne-qe7jl]

I have a friend of 30 plus years who I talk to once or twice a year. She constantly states how we need to get together but as usual no concrete plans are made. Note she’s never ever been an organized person but this “ trying” to get together for not quite the last 7-8 years. She’s a nice person overall and always states how much she values our friendship. I believe her to a point but it’s same story. Also she constantly talks about how crazy 😜 busy she is - it’s so repetitive. In conclusion I feel like yes our friendship sadly has expired. Am I wrong to think that?

[@csc8697]

Unless you live in a different state or far away Id let it go.

[@paolamura3497]

Correct. It was a friendship but you have both changed. You still care for each others wellbeing but your time is very precious now and cannot be wasted

[@Janinemichelle389]

No

[@pj3770]

You're not wrong.

[@claireemily1983]

I prefer having aquatints than friends. I’ve never had a friendship that hasn’t let me down in some way. It’s easier to avoid having friends now

[@starlit_hawser11]

“aquatints” 😂

[@haliec4713]

Covid lockdowns were actually a blessing. I had space to focus on myself. I have had supportive friends however we just don’t have much in common anymore. We have drifted and it was difficult to come to terms with however their lifestyle and mine don’t match anymore.

[@MyMazyCat]

I ghosted a friend of 50 years because I was, at the time, estranged from my daughter and my friend was liking every Facebook post of my daughter commenting on how great my daughter is, going over to my daughters house to buy LuluRoe clothing constantly. I told her it bothered me and she just ignored it. I have no problem my friend being friendly with my daughter but she knew I was in pain from being estranged and I felt such disloyalty. It was a terrible feeling wondering if she and my daughter were talking about me behind my back. I cut her off and blocked her.

[@FaithfulandTrue949]

She's probably the reason you are estranged, divide and conquer, she drove a BIG wedge between you so she could step into the space. Time will show your daughter what a narcissist she really is, glad you cut her off as she was laughing playing both sides against the middle 🙏🏻😢❤️🕊

[@28105wsking]

@@FaithfulandTrue949 Yes, I think so to. My sister does that. When I first heard about Narcissists, I suddenly understood the dynamic. Freedom!

[@MGaddis-kb3gv]

She was trying to reestablish contact. She wasn’t betraying you. You were and maybe still are angry because she had a relationship with your daughter that you don’t or didn’t.

[@bhallmark3390]

I ended a friendship 1 year ago that should have been ended long ago, but I didn’t have the knowledge or tools to get it done. I sought out help from a Christian therapist and she helped so much in helping me to see that after 30 years, it was ok to end what had become anything but a friendship. I had a savior complex about this woman--she was so needy, so downtrodden and had had such a horrible life. I felt it was my job to bring her happiness. Long story short: a huge burden was lifted after I called the woman and ended the relationship. I still pray for her, but I know I can’t fix her. I learned she had borderline personality disorder, and in hindsight, I see now all the red flags. I truly appreciate your video-many of us need permission to do these difficult things in life. Your explanations were so well said. Thank you for your frankness!

[@messue428]

Thank you for sharing this. I realized recently I have savior complex as well. I stayed friends with someone who was needy and attention seeking and her behavior started to suffocate me. I tried to pull away gently and she didn’t take the hint. She would cry and act emotional around me and I felt sorry for her so I stayed in it. It got uncomfortable and I had to get out and now when we see each other she acts super nasty to me in public. It all hurt but taught me a lot about myself.

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

you can help people but you can never fix them. they have too be willing too help themselves.

[@RadioPsychicAstrologyByPepper]

Oooh I had a parent who had severe BPD and I tend to attract people who have it as well. I have ended a friendship with one such person after she threw the last of several tantrums on our wedding day, caused us to be three hours late for our ceremony, then blaming my husband and I for being selfish and making the night all about us!

[@tanyabyron3593]

You are so lucky the woman accepted your decision. The person I have in my life with BPD simply wont let go. Its very difficult as a Christian who wants to always help, to just cut this person off. Today I read this: “you cannot simultaneously set a boundary and take care of another persons feelings. It’s impossible; the two acts contradict”. That’s mind blowing to me. I’m happy you were able to move on.

[@happyday3368]

I had a friend like that too that I ended that friendship two years ago - probably should have been a LOT sooner because I didn't put the appropriate amount of weight on the toxicity that was building. In this case, I believe she was a vulnerable narcissist - she checked nearly every single box in the DSM5.

[@zabe428]

If you need to end a friendship, take into account if that friend is still giving you love and support, and maybe your just dissatisfied bc they are no longer co-signing any of your own dysfunctional behaviors. Sometimes the people we love and want the best for us, will give you unsolicited advice and suggestions in order to try and help you, and sometimes it may not be what you want to hear. If that is the case, and you feel you are not able to continue the friendship, then please don’t ghost that long term friend and instead let them know why you can not be friends anymore. Ghosting good people is very hurtful to them. And just bc you rather be petty and continue bad habits, doesn’t mean that your friend deserves to be punished.

[@Hynez]

I've recently ended a long-term friendship; I finally put all the puzzle pieces together to realize that they are a narcissist, and that going no contact and actually ending the relationship was the best option for me. Most of the reasons you cited in this video applied to how I came to realize that I would be better off ending things with this toxic person.

[@thisisme3238]

Once it is ended, you will feel like a weight has been lifted off of you. You are free, it feels good. I been there, done that.

[@old-soul]

Totally relate. I have had the same experience.

[@sallyzedillo2113]

Ended a long term friendship. The relationship changed. No longer worked for me

[@kyee9723]

I just let go of a eleven year friendship and after two months now feel relieved. She was an excellent friend in many ways, and I really regret losing it on her and hurting her in our last conversation (screaming ect.) I also knew that if I let my compassion come in I would not have been able to end it. I have listened to my body and hearts feelings, (not my mind!!!) from the beginning and it has felt clear and light. I still love her and wish her well and I am waaay less drained.

[@personincognito3989]

Wow. Seems like she dodged a bullet. Screaming? Really?

[@cup_o_TMarie]

I think the resulting feeling is the confirmation the right thing was done. I did the same with a 20yr friendship & felt the absolute same. I feel sadness at times for it all, but know it was for the best🙏💫💪 Hopefully you can reflect on, and get help to resolve, what causes that level of dysregulation in your temper, unless it was completely out of character & a one time thing. That’s happened to most of us. 😬🙈

[@christineclark2479]

I enjoy my own company. If I’m ever “lonely it’s only like 5% of the time if ever. I feel so peaceful. You’d never know I was like this because out and about I am super personable and likable. I wish you all the very best❤

[@ETylerJC]

Me too! I used to wonder why I was like this until a friend had me take the Myers Briggs Personality Test. So now I know, introverted to the core! It's such a blessing to be able to enjoy your own company!

[@shanicrystal8671]

@@ETylerJC being able to enjoy your own company saves you from low quality relationships and friendships 😊

[@aknudsen93]

I have lost contact with most of my friends from college/high school. I think this happens often. I do keep in touch with a few close friends. I did have a male friend from college and he got married. I always got along with his wife. Both are intense people. I became friends with his wife. Over the past year she had cancer and we would talk and I was very supportive. After her final surgery. I called her to say how happy I was for her and celebrate. Unfortunately, the conversation turned to how all our countries problems were due to people like my parents who were, "super liberal," which they are not. They are liberal but I was taught not to talk politics with friends. She also bashed me for my liberal views. She never reallly knew my parents very well and finally she started teaching bashing. I am a teacher. She actually said the during the pandemic teachers were so lazy that they showed movies on Fridays. I tried to interject but she would not allow that. I finally hung up and I am done with both her and her husband. We have nothing in common anymore and I don't really have anything in common with this group of friends from college. It felt like a huge relief to let this go finally.

[@TheSunshinefee]

many of my friendships were one-sided and people competed with me. i didn't feel safe

[@MyFrankieee]

I used to have a lot of best friends !now I'm older I just need more space and more breathable friendships .I have been struggling with wanting to spend more time on my own and feeling a bit guilty for not wanting to hang out with friends as much as I used to .this video came at the right time thanks Julia x

[@sarahjaneross2918]

Me too! Clingy or needy friends are a no no for me... I spent a lifetime pleasing others, and now I'd rather just be alone, with my dog or family members x

[@Tiggie-vw6sv]

Agreed. I just have no interest in discussing the banalities of day to day life which is what my only "friend" likes. Still, I feel guilty for wanting to end the friendship as she has mental health issues. At the same time, I just feel I'm done with my people-pleasing tendencies. I'm just drained.

[@Iiwii11]

As you get older, I think that’s common.

[@traceyarnaud8433]

I know, same here. The older I get the more I enjoy my alone time. Less drama and irritations.

[@lauracarstiou3505]

I've learned not to over extend myself. I need my alone time but l need friendships too. If they can't accept that it's on them.

[@bethanyg153]

I left a friendship for the first time recently. I felt manipulated for quite a while. Something just felt off. Then she asked a couple sensitive questions about my kids. I felt like she was phishing. Since it was a long distance friendship it was a clean easy break. It definitely still affected me. Embarrassing that I had such needy insecurities on display for a predator. Then second guessing myself if I was interpreting things incorrectly. At the end I just decided family first, end of story.

[@Brian-xp3uy]

Good choice. Flush several times to wash them far away to wherever poop goes.

[@Outdoor_Nathan]

You are really great ! I’m struggling to let go of several friendships, mainly one, where worrying about his constantly chaotic life, I’m realizing, has become really detrimental to my own mental health. So, I find this really helpful. It’s not a toxic friendship or anything, but the friend is trapped in a cycle of self victimization and blaming others for his situation. He refuses to take responsibility for his life and just got evicted, again. It’s been taking up too much of my energy and I see myself and his other friends resenting him, and just about everyone has walked away. I had to start viewing it, like I was almost a case worker, giving him tasks to complete to address his situation. But I have my own life and family that I need to show up for. So, I really want to spend some time with myself and guard my personal space a little more.

[@CrisD.HealsLMT]

I’m literally going thru the same but my friend lives with me and has kids. I DONT want her to live in my house but the guilt of kicking her out with kids, makes me feel guilty. She doesn’t work and isn’t ambitious and victimizes herself,

[@Lauren-i8i]

People who are constant victims and looking for a ‘handout’ instead of a hand up to stand on their own two feet are people who will drain the lifeblood out of you. Beware if you have codependent tendencies. Protect your own energy and resources for yourself & your close family members instead of endlessly giving to others outside your close circle. You can be taken advantage of due to your kind and empathetic nature - it’s happened to me many times until I said NO MORE! Stop the madness!! 💕

[@vergn5125]

I usually just demote people from friend to acquaintance. Then, I start to share less and drift out their life. People know when you were a genuine friend or not.

[@onlyme6662]

Thank you! Now I understand it's not just me. Friends nowadays are more like fake friends I'm in my 50's and found more foe than actual friends. They aren't there for me, I used to be the sucker for them then got to the point where I'm sick of this! They don't help me at all, call, or text whatever! What comes around goes around! Kiss off fake friend!

[@Marie-ve2ml]

I would have liked to hear your opinion on HOW to end friendships. I know you suggested saying to your friend I think maybe you need to talk to a professional...But do you think it's ok to end a friendship without any explanation? In my case I was best friends with a woman for 3 years we were inseperable. Then I moved away to be closer to family, we were still keeping in touch through texting, I was going through a really hard time and I was telling this friend about it, but I also told her that I was in therapy, I was trying to get help. But at one point she stopped replying to all of my messages. She ended our friendship by ignoring my texts, without any explanation. I know some people think that you don't owe anybody anything and that you are allowed to end a friendship without an explanation. But I spent nights crying wondering why she ended our friendship, was it because of the distance? Was it because she thought I was dumping my problems on her? I often wondered if I should write to her to tell her that her ignoring me was really hurtful, or if I should just let it go....I've decided to let it go, but I often still wonder if I should have called her out on how hurtful that was.

[@daniela_k]

Friendships between women have been over-dramatized and idealized in many films such as SATC. The concept of sisterhood is a lie, as is the belief that soul mates or BFFs exist. Friendships come and go. You have to realize and accept that you can exist without close relationships for periods in your life. It is healthy. I think we throw ourselves far too easily into relationships with open hearts and closed eyes. We firmly believe in the "chemistry" between people which is only a dangerous projection of our own wishful thinking. The woman you told about who "reacted" to your honesty is a vivid example of what can happen when you believe too much in the perfect connection and invest disproportionately in it. I prefer men as friends.😄

[@nobleroman1133]

About a year ago a 50 year friendship I had ended , and at first I was feeling bad about it , I even tried to reach out several times to see if we could patch things up , but the more time that passed and the more I thought about it I realized that I've been feeling good that it did end , because for some time I was seeing a great number of the things you're describing here , and there were plenty of times when knowing he was coming over for a visit that I literally became ill in anticipation of having him in my home , I no longer have to listen to how great and wonderful his life is and how mine sucks , or how much money he's throwing around town when he knows money is a issue for me , I no longer have to hear those little innuendos he'd make and I'd pretend I didn't , I don't have to be taken advantage of when I needed cash to make it to the end of the month and instead of loaning me a few dollars he would want to buy the few good things I had left , thank God I was able to get everything back before this so called friendship went belly up , I don't have to hear him telling everyone the punchline to a joke I was telling so I wouldn't get the laugh , if he wasn't the center of attention he'd make sure you weren't either . There's an entire litany of red flags over the years , and at least for the last twenty years I've felt he didn't have my best interest at heart as a real friend would have , and anytime I was going through a real bad rough situation he would conveniently make himself scarce , he became a fairweather friend rather than a true blue one , and looking back in retrospect I've been so much better physically and mentally since that friendship ended , I just didn't know how to do it , so sometimes what we perceive as a lost friendship is in fact a blessing in disguise .

[@selfesteem3447]

nobleroman, what u described here, your defriended frnd, could be a narcissist.

[@josimpson7999]

I’m very sorry to hear your story. I ended a 35 year friendship about 3 years ago. Out of loyalty to our relationship, I stuck with her longer than I should have - I suspect you may have done the same. I’ve never missed her and have never had any desire or intention to rekindle our erstwhile friendship - and I wish the same for you too! 😊🇬🇧

[@MissDeTria]

Hi. I'm new here. I'm ready to let go of a 15 year old friendship, and I'm beginning to feel grief about it. We met in graduate school and have weathered many storms together. I'm a 50 year old Black woman who just moved to Utah from California a year and a half ago. I'm realizing that I need a different type of support now. She's Pro-Black and anti-white, and her comments are no longer supportive and helpful. I'm not anti-white, and I really resent her negativity towards white people. I'm trying to build a new life for myself in a very white community. I need different support now. I don’t need a friend who will bash my new boss just because he's white. This is the best boss I've ever had, and it doesn't bother me that I'm the only black person at work. I need a new friend.

[@ignazs.5816]

I have a friend like this. His hatred of white people is toxic. I recently stopped taking to him again. I think this is the last time we talk.

[@oldnewsclipster]

"Using your vulnerabilities as ammunition against you" Wow. Thank you for articulating that. It's so great to hear it put into words. In the confusion of feelings arising from this I really needed to hear it clearly explained. It really helps. Thanks again.

[@happygoluckystar8069]

This sentence also made me think…. and what if that is a typical behaviour of one’s mother? If we shouldnt tolerate this in friendships, then it is even more so, when it comes to parents or siblings… Not pleasant, but its good to hear such things indeed.

[@dienowplzkthx]

This is something that people with Fearful Avoidant attachment styles need to keep in check. We can sniff those vulnerabilities out quickly, and while we may be usually sensitive and understanding of them, it quickly turns into scathing ammunition when triggered.

[@oldnewsclipster]

@@happygoluckystar8069 Yes, in my case, both parents used this one a lot. It's really hard to make sense of as a small child.

[@Dezzyyx]

Being Autistic makes navigating friendships even more difficult, and as an adult there are additional challenges. It's hard to know if a friendship is too much or too little, like where is the exact line, that depends on what the standard is in the first place. Who's standard? My own? Or like a general standard of what people can expect from friendships? That would probably look different, so not always sure what to judge by. I'm 30+ and most of my friends from my 20's are gone, I have like a couple left. They're not perfect, and sometimes I wonder if the flaws merit feeling like they're not up to par, and if I should end them too. I wouldn't stay just to keep friends, but I do realize it might be wise to not set the bar too high, understanding the few you have are precious and adult friends are in short supply. It's very hard for me both to get in situations where I can connect with people, and even then making friends isn't super likely. Even if you do make friends, it's gonna take time and effort to forge those bonds, while with your current friends that groundwork is already laid. Something to think about before ending a relationship. You can get new ones, but they don't come with all that work done. This might be an even more taxing process when you're an adult and don't have all that time and energy available in the first place. My current friendships aren't bad by far, they're great and just what I need in many ways, yet in other ways they are far from that. As an example I don't really have the depth in my friendships, then again this might be common for adult males. We have depth in terms of a bond but not in terms of sharing deep personal things. That's very important to my in life, but I haven't had that much in my relations at any time. And you just accept that's how it is. They're not that kind of people, and if I accept them for who they are doesn't that include accepting they're lack of depth? That's something I ask myself when we talk about ending relationship that don't meet our needs. Where is the line between not getting what you need, and accepting your friend fully? My friendships are good and even great in many ways, it's just that when you miss very important things to you it might feel like they are lacking and that you want even better friendships that fit you even more. It might also be nice to have a few more friendships, branch out a bit, if these are supposed to be it for your entire life. So even if I keep the ones I have I still feel like there's the issue of finding more. So yeah adult friendships, or finding friends as an adult, hard thing to navigate for sure.

[@sabrinakingsoundworks9897]

The big au Sunday show

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

you make a very great point. if your friends make you feel good about yourself and your goals in life cherish them. if certain friends you don't have much in common with but they are still nice too you keep them around.

[@Deinesness]

Having a lot of the same questions and frustration in navigating. I hope you’ve gotten answers over time and will have a genuine friend that isn’t afraid and cares enough to give their boundaries and examples. I hope you have a person in your life that can give solid counsel. I do hope you can rest upon God at some point truly, if you haven’t had that encounter yet. It is the most wonderful thing you could ever experience. And while that is still a lot of work to be done through the human experience, we can find strength over time as we count on God. So I’m not perfect, but knowing my Heavenly Father has made it so much easier to rest on Him- who knows your every tear and is able to guide you through the example of Jesus Christ. Jesus is real. The one and only Savior that took on every sin. I be praying for you that you are able to feel waves of God’s peace and restoration as well as joy in your spirit.

[@Dezzyyx]

@@Deinesness Thank you :) To yourself as well

[@bravenewgirl1917]

Good questions . Im a woman and have heard from some male friends that male friendships can often be different , not as much talking about personal stuff, this from male friends who do like that kind of connection. So maybe seek out situations that you could have a few female friends in addition to your current ones, or activities that attract males who are more open to kind of communication you feel is missing. We can have different needs met in different relationships.

[@myzyagssc]

You talk to much, didn't help me. Seems like you get off track Alot

[@spiritofcoco]

Maybe she triggers you- could this be projection? Anyways… your blunt comment seems rather rude to me.

[@shannonshannonbobannon5040]

I’ve found that healing my childhood wounds has caused me to grow apart from most longtime friends. Completely understandable to me but not so much to them. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@motomarmot6544]

That's happening to me. I'm gaining more self respect though.

[@judy5936]

Same here

[@mj-rg9kp]

I tried to be a friend who just didn’t want me in her life. She hardly ever reached out or would reciprocate any kind of care. I just felt like she probably has closer friends around her and didn’t want me as a friend anymore and even though it’s sad, being always frustrated with a one sided friendship gets really old after a while so it was time to let go.

[@majestic-1]

It's her loss ! 1-sided inauthentic relationships don't work!

[@thelighthousefjcproduction5597]

The Bible says a man will transgress for a crumb of bread and that there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. His name is Jesus.

[@darthfiende1]

Wish I'd had this list years ago. Would have saved me a lot of time. I'm having a hard time finding reliable friends now but would rather be alone than put up with the critical and one-sided ones I had before

[@ms.sunshine2u635]

Very well said.

[@victoriastallard]

@ Earth Wilson I would rather be alone than have friends too. As a matter of fact I only have 2 friends

[@lindabloomfield2262]

Many negative people or people don’t want to put in efforts.

[@dixiebrantnerdereus3416]

I have just two close friends. However, one lives several states away from here. No, 'couple friends' whatsoever!

[@gracegarce8026]

I keep coming back to this content several times to validate my one life changing decision to let go of a dear friend, and the bullet points discussed here are so precise. Severing friendships that no longer thrive and are detrimental to mental health can be liberating.

[@lillianbarker4292]

I’ve had that feeling that I just don’t like myself around that person. It’s hard to describe. I find myself saying negative things. I feel competitive or that I have to defend myself or that I’m less than others. The person brings out the worst in me.

[@JH-dh7dw]

After leaving my marriage I learned that I had slowly been removed from my friends, and I have realized I do not have any friends. So the good thing is I don't need to worry about needing to discard any bad friend/relationships.

[@terilouder8711]

You removed yourself.

[@JH-dh7dw]

@@terilouder8711 would be hard for you to say.

[@joyceconnolly1065]

Good for you! ❤

[@ETylerJC]

Learning to enjoy my own company is the best gift I've ever given myself.

[@JackReynolds-w7g]

I was once in a position to counsel a person on their relationship with their family. I really only remember mentioning something that came to my mind at the time. Poised with some question concerning their relationship with a particular family member, I remember simply asking them, - "Were this person not a member of your family, would, or is this the sort of person that you would have as a friend" ? Any relationship should be nurturing. If it is not, cut it loose. There is no such thing as an 'obligatory' relationship. Period.