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Less Drama

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727

Now that I am not talking to my whatever best friend, I realized that her life is full of drama.  I had grown tired of hearing her stories about her boyfriend many months ago.  She basically had been monopolizing conversations for that long too.  She pretty much stopped asking me questions about me.  I passed her in front of her classroom the other day and didn't even look at her.  I am proud of myself for sticking to my guns.  I've had enough abuse and hurt in my lifetime.  I deserve respect.  

adriasm
adriasm
That’s sad that she couldn’t be more of friend to you. Curious did you ever say what you said here about her dominating the conversations. I’d be curious how she took/would take that
hasty_05
hasty_05
Sometimes we have to step back from people who spread their bad energy into us. She doesn't even seem to be nice from what you wrote that she said about insisting you go shopping with her. Stay strong.
rmb
rmb
I think setting boundaries is always healthy. Even with some family or friends, I know where their behavior affects me negatively. Maybe not always or in the extreme but where it could cross a line, whatever that line is. In some cases it’s just a matter of me not indulging them on some things and redirecting. In other cases I’ve had to basically end the relationship.

I do think a lot can be said for just accepting people for who they are. Acceptance doesn’t mean putting up with or co-signing their bad behavior but I guess kind of accepting their BS is about them not you. Good for you for stepping back and valuing yourself in the dynamic. You can only control how you move forward. How she chooses to move forward is up to her.

I think the end of a friendship feels like a kind loss even when it’s evident the friendship ran its course. That part can hurt a lot.
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