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Have you ever dropped a friend?

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asruralasitgets · 28/07/2024 21:49

And did it make your life better or have no impact.

Just dropped one of my best friends. Long story but I’ve put up with years of shit. I’m feeling down about it but I’m hoping it’s for the best in the long run.

Edited: did they ever try to make good? Did you ever give them the reason why?

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RappersNeedChapstick · 28/07/2024 22:01

Yes childhood BF when I realised just how bloody awful she was most of the time. It was hard at the time, I did give her a second chance years later but it turns out she's still not a nice person.

Happy to report that I have lots of absolutely lovely friends now Wink

Trinity69 · 28/07/2024 22:00

Yep, childhood friend of many years. She was attention seeking and demanding. Feel 100% better without her, don’t wish her any harm but also wouldn’t speak to her if I saw her.

susiedaisy1912 · 28/07/2024 21:58

Yes I ghosted a friend of 25 years, several reasons and I have no regrets, it was very freeing actually

Farting · 28/07/2024 21:56

asruralasitgets · 28/07/2024 21:49

And did it make your life better or have no impact.

Just dropped one of my best friends. Long story but I’ve put up with years of shit. I’m feeling down about it but I’m hoping it’s for the best in the long run.

Edited: did they ever try to make good? Did you ever give them the reason why?

Yes. Looking back at age 56 I’ve dropped people every decade or two.

In just outgrew them and they were envious and wanted to hold me back.

clear em out and move on.

Workaholic99 · 28/07/2024 21:55

Yes I dropped my childhood best friend after I realised it was only me making all the effort. Honestly don't think she's even noticed to be honest, despite it being over 12 years since we last spoke. It felt freeing for me, although I do think about her every now and again.

Mumtotweensos · 28/07/2024 21:52

Yes in the process of this right now!! Absolutely 100%

Scribblydoo · 28/07/2024 21:51

Acquaintances yes. As I got to know people I realised I just didn't like hanging out with them. Life is too short and ai have zero free time for stuff I don't want to do.

HansHolbein · 28/07/2024 21:50

Yes, like a hot potato and I couldn’t care less.

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asruralasitgets · 28/07/2024 21:49

Sorry this was suppose to be in chat

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