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AIBU to forgive her?

66 replies

WalkingBlind · 17/05/2016 00:44

I was with an abusive ex, we broke up, I kicked him out and my best friend in the world consoled me. She was there literally while he was leaving and being vile. She saw the state I was in. She would babysit my under 1 DD and everything.

A couple of weeks later she's seeing someone but it's new and I don't pry too much. Until I find out a month into it from a stranger who happened to mention them (small town, people talk) that it was my ex who I'd just split from and they are now in a relationship Sad I talked to her every week and she had my DD overnight once a week and never mentioned it.

They admitted it when confronted. He dumped her once the damage had been done a month or so later, he was only interested in taking her from me. His last words to me were "I'll ruin everything you love".

My problem is I loved/love her to pieces. We haven't spoken since but I grieve for what we had and miss her dearly I'm just hurt.

Part of me thinks he's very manipulative (I know that) and she believed she loved him. But the other part knows I would never do that to my friend and can't understand how she put him before me. And that a real friend just wouldn't do it.

Would you get back in touch? I write emails all the time then delete them. I sent one once but found myself too hurt to reply to her reply (which was very remorseful sincerely). I think about it all the time and it happened 3 years ago. I couldn't care less about him or what he's doing but I miss her so much Sad

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WalkingBlind · 19/05/2016 13:49

mardle I can definitely see why you would think that but I kicked him out for abuse, he begged to stay and my DD isn't his (and he never really liked my DD so wouldn't chose to spend time with her). I think he reached out to her initially to 'put a good word in with me' from what I've heard and it went from there. Still awful but I don't think she planned it, I do totally agree that they were planning to leave it a long time and then say it's something new though

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WalkingBlind · 19/05/2016 13:53

seasonal Which direction are you leaving towards? I think it might be harder to live without her, I've been very isolated since it happened and don't connect with other friends the same

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HuskyLover1 · 19/05/2016 14:14

I suspect they were seeing each other before you split up. That'll be why she was so helpful with the separation. I think you're being a bit niave tbh.

I certainly wouldn't let her anywhere near a new Partner. She's NOT a good friend. Let her go. Remember - she chose HIM over your friendship. She is dating him, despite knowing the massive hurt that is causing you. She is not to be trusted.

HouseOfBiscuits · 19/05/2016 14:20

I suspect they were seeing each other before you split up

Oh I hadn't thought of that Husky Sad

Janecc · 19/05/2016 14:31

You want to reconnect. She wants to reconnect.
We can speculate as to when the relationship started. I tend to be on the side that he decided to target her as you were splitting up and then immediately after. Yes, their relationship starting up was very quick. She was vulnerable. You both agree he's a shit. You both agree she acted inappropriately. Move on. Move on for you. You have nothing to lose by trying the friendship out again. You can always change your mind. Slowly slowly though.

WalkingBlind · 19/05/2016 20:24

Husky They wouldn't have been able to, he was abusive and made me be with him 24/7 I wasn't allowed to go anywhere so they hadn't even met until then, but I can definitely see why you would think that

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SeasonalVag · 19/05/2016 21:36

I adore my mate who has really let me down in a public way. I kind of feel like I can't trust her now and may have to cut losses. Something said on mn about knowing somebody for 25 years and throwing away friendship because they were unreasonable for five mins - has given me a lot of perspective.

pearlylum · 19/05/2016 21:56

husky- that was my first thought too. It's strange that the friend managed to find this guy so irresistable when she witnessed him behaving so badly.....
Unless she was waiting in the wings, fanning the situation unknown to the OP.
They have probably been seeing each other before the split.

This is no real friend OP, move on.

pearlylum · 19/05/2016 22:00

OP did neither of you work? How can you be with each other 24/7?

Either way it's a sleazy situation.

Sounds like your DD is the real winner here- she doesn't have to be around this dickhead anymore.
I would have a nice weekend away with your DD and celebrate.

Primaryteach87 · 19/05/2016 22:07

I had a similar thing happen to me. Friend was truly truly sorry. I have forgiven her and do see her but the relationship is totally different because the trust is gone. In a way, she's lost her shine. I'm no longer angry, I just don't think she's worth the bother.

WalkingBlind · 19/05/2016 22:53

Pearly No I can't work and he was a massive "cocklodger" as MN would put it Confused

I think it was more like mentioned previously where she subconsciously (or consciously) wanted to be more desirable than me as she is a few years younger and gets a little less attention.

Primary Losing her shine is exactly what describes how I feel about her right now, but I still care a lot it will just never be the same

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SeeYouTomorrow · 20/05/2016 00:57

Be careful Walking, be very careful. Your ex abused you, manipulated you controlled you. You confided in this friend. She saw what he did to you, yet she did not hesitate to sleep and form a bond with this man. Was it really two weeks after or did it start before he left? Is she the world's most naive person or is she selfish, lacking in empathy and and does not love or even like you as much as you think she does. He dumped her. I bet that she would still be with him if he had not.

Walking you self esteem must be really low for to think this is what friendship looks like. It really doesn't.

Will you trust her around your next boyfriend?

hawaiibaby · 21/05/2016 01:57

I'm so glad you've contacted her. People make mistakes, it shouldn't decide the rest of an important and special relationship between you. Good luck op, you have done the right thing and this way will have no regrets Flowers

OhYouAhole · 21/05/2016 02:04

Get back in touch! This friend sound like she's worth more than your x. And really, does it matter? He was an ass to you, and it's not like she was seeing him when you were both together.

pearlylum · 21/05/2016 07:34

SeeYouTomorrow I completely agree.

It's a strange friend that watches a man ride roughshod over someone, displays all the nasty parts of himself, yet she still finds him a catch.

NotYoda · 21/05/2016 07:35

Yes

I think if the OP is feeling vulnerable, re-hooking up with someone outright nasty, or so needy she'd do this, is unhealthy

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