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@kudzu

Tough situation to be in; especially since it’s gone on so long.
I thought about this before commenting, and realized what you’re describing sounds like a form of bullying. If so, bullying should never be tolerated.
I’m not sure this girl was ever a true friend. A friend would respect your feelings and try to change her behavior. It seems like this girl gets some sort of satisfaction from treating you this way. Maybe she needs help.
The fact you are no longer willing to tolerate this sounds like you are maturing in a healthy way. Whether or not there’s fault on both sides, this relationship appears destructive to you and may be impacting the rest of the team.
I suggest ending this “relationship” immediately. If this girl pays no attention to you, can you enlist the help/support of other teammates, friends, or maybe a trusted coach or counselor? Since it’s gone on so long, you may need help extricating yourself.
You have my sympathies. There probably is no pleasant way to end this; life is full of difficult situations. However, you will wind up with more strength and self respect.

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Thank you, I feel bad for trying to avoid her, especially having to see her every day. It's hard to have to end this friendship, and she's finally gotten the message I've been avoiding her. Unsure what to say when to end this friendship

@imallears @phoenix @itchyd Update: I explained to her that I didn't want to be friends with her anymore. She asked why, and I explained that I had asked you to stop, and you wouldn't. She's also been talking to my boyfriend, which I'm very confused about, especially since we aren't friends. I get being friendly to him if you see him with me, but to be flirty-eyed and talk to him without me there is odd.