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To have had enough of this 'friend'

41 replies

GingerbreadBaubles · 10/05/2015 23:35

Have known this friend for many many years, since we were children. She's always late if we arrange to meet usually an hour and is unapologetic. Her time is clearly more important.

She moved to a different country so I didn't see her for a good few years but occasionally kept in touch via Skype. She's recently moved back to the UK and seemingly only calls me when there's no one better to entertain her.

The other day at lunch she told me and the those sitting next to us who we didn't know that I was 'a smug married' and I lucked out meeting my dh, all said through insincere smiles. She's currently single and needs a 'wing woman' which I'm also crap at apparently due to being married. I'm not smug I'm just happy, we're happy.

After lunch I told her I was offended by her comments and she replied that I was being over sensitive. I am absolutely sick and tired of her putting me down in company, calling me a dick, her superiority complex and her fair weather friendship. I'd like to pour weed killer on this relationship but without any drama or explanations because she will make it somehow my fault.

Am I being mean wanting to just silently end this friendship?

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EuphemiaCoxton · 11/05/2015 09:10

Say 'sorry, not convenient. I'm too busy having a smug time with my dh'

Rjae · 11/05/2015 09:17

Why on earth are you even asking this question? She sounds hideous and I wouldn't put up with this for a minute.

Don't call her. Don't text her. Unfriend her on Facebook. If she calls you tell her you don't consider her a friend and not to contact you again feck off. You don't even owe her politeness.

SquinkiesRule · 11/05/2015 09:39

Don't answer the door, make sure back and front are locked and ignore her. Horrible woman.
Or go out. Don't even reply to the text.

pluCaChange · 11/05/2015 09:40

I'm not sure I can keep my mouth shut much longer!

Dont bother keeping your mouth shut! You sound like the sort of conscientious friend who would have to have a cast-iron reason to give in breaking off a friendship. However, here she is, high-handedly just giving you another exit. Take it!

Aeroflotgirl · 11/05/2015 10:02

Or don't hear the door Grin

drudgetrudy · 11/05/2015 10:33

"I'll pop in later"
"Sorry not convenient"
Then distance yourself and let the friendship fade out.

mrsallergy · 11/05/2015 10:54

Ooh, get rid. She sounds awful. Can you go out for the day? I wouldn't even bother texting a reply to her presumptive text - let her have a dose of her own rude behavior.

expatinscotland · 11/05/2015 11:06

She calls you a dick, puts you down in public (or any place), takes advantage of you, why be silent about it?

Tell her you are done with all of it and block her, delete, move on!

RattieofCatan · 11/05/2015 11:17

What a dick. Don't bother replying, just don't be in!

GingerbreadBaubles · 11/05/2015 12:54

I haven't responded, she won't have registered that though because she's busy being fabulous. I don't want a big showdown however I am not they type to keep quiet for long and being as tactless as I am I haven't mastered the art of saying my piece with care. So if I do lose my rag there will definitely be no going back which is fine by me but I don't really want to be a bitch.

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BuildYourOwnSnowman · 11/05/2015 12:59

Or you could stay in and not answer the door. Then when she peers through the window or letterbox give her a wave and get on with your day.

Do you have mutual friends that a massive falling out would be awkward for and make meeting up hard? If not, why not just say your piece. As long as you are honest there would be nothing wrong with that.

pluCaChange · 11/05/2015 13:08

Oh, have a go. You'll feel better, and she won't bother you again!

WhatchaMaCalllit · 11/05/2015 13:29

I'd have to respond to a text like that.

Something along the lines of "Sorry, no can do." or "I'm already out and about so wont be in this afternoon at all" and leave it at that. I'd love to do what BuildYourOwn has suggested. Be in but be really busy and just don't bother to open the door to her.

Come back and let us know how you get on.

GingerbreadBaubles · 11/05/2015 17:29

So she texts me 'hi I'm outside you're not in, are you back soon' I replied a little later saying I was taking care of dsd and wouldn't be back until after 5pm. 'Ok, I'll swing by then' so after calling dh for a rant I replied that I would call her later, I won't, that is one of her favourite things to do, say she'll call then not bother that I was busy with family stuff, dsd after school activities etc and it wouldn't be convenient.

I am now happily being ignored.

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Aeroflotgirl · 11/05/2015 17:37

Good long may it continue Smile

pluCaChange · 11/05/2015 17:47

Gosh, isn't she presumptuous?! Good work on batting her back!

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