Disposable, imperfect friends.

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potatopaws · 11/02/2025 08:16

I’m seeing this attitude on here more and more.

Friend has been unreasonable? -Ghost them.

Friend hasn’t “been there” for you in the way that you wanted them to be? -They are not a real friend.

Friend is too needy? -Block them.

Sometimes a ‘frenemy’ comes along that really does need to go, but friendship like any other relationship needs good communication, compromise, understanding, a willingness to make allowances and work through tricky patches. Nobody is perfect!

Is it just me seeing an increasing intolerance on here?

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ColinOfficeTrolley · 11/02/2025 08:22

People will no longer have the piss taken out of them. The problems I see on here, on not for minor slights. It's about one sided friendships, hurtful things people have done to them, like purposefully leaving them out.

I don't know about you OP, but I certainly wouldn't put up with being treated like that. And why should I?

user1494050295 · 11/02/2025 08:20

I think a lot of these situations have been built over a long period of time. I had a couple of friends who ended up ignoring my messages to meet up (maybe I was being ghosted) but they were friendly if I bumped into them. I don’t give it any headspace now

LameBorzoi · 11/02/2025 08:18

Yep. Same with family. I understand that abusive family members do exist, and that shouldn't be tolerated - but for foibles, a little effort and tolerance goes a long way.

JellyWatch · 11/02/2025 08:17

I see more women being assertive and not people-pleasers. In friendships and relationships. I don’t think that’s a bad thing.

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