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AIBU?

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Message from a friend

82 replies

Monsterjam · 31/08/2020 21:26

So friend A received the following message from friend B today. Friend A thinks friend B is being U and wants to cut all contact. We are a very close group (or so I thought) and a falling out would be awful.

I was just wondering about opinions on whether the text message is U. Trying to think of ways to help A repair damage to B and B to A.
“After 6 yrs of pushing your children on me. Sending endless messages and unsolicited shopping lists for birthday presents, you cannot send a card to my child? I am so bored of having to listen to how amazing your children are with no acknowledgment from you that others (me) also think their children are amazing! I’m fucking done! “

OP posts:
GinDrinker00 · 01/09/2020 09:02

Yeah there’s not saving that. You might of enjoyed it but sounds like Friend B has hated every second of it.

ddl1 · 01/09/2020 09:07

Just to say: we only have Friend B's word about Friend A's behaviour. She may be right that A is a total user; she may be someone who sends totally exaggerated or untrue accusations whenever she is in a bad mood or doesn't get her own way; it may be somewhere in between.

At any rate, the OP would be strongly advised to stay out of it. She could try to see A and B separately to maintain the friendships, and refuse to enter into discussions about the matter, as it is for A and B to sort out. Maybe they even will!

NameChange84 · 01/09/2020 09:09

The OP said B is right about A and has been on the receiving end of similar.

LadyCatStark · 01/09/2020 09:09

Sounds like A needed to hear some home truths anyway!

Mittens030869 · 01/09/2020 09:14

I don't think the OP is U to be upset. DH's acknowledged that friend B's anger against friend A is justified, as friend A has treated her in the same way.

I agree with PPs that you should stay out of it, OP.

Supermarketworker06 · 01/09/2020 09:31

I once had a friend I met through another friend, all good. New friend fell out with old friend, Christ knows why, and she used to get funny when I went to visit original friend. (They were neighbours so she knew if I was there as she saw my car).
I'm still friends with original friend, haven't seen new friend for years.

Corono · 01/09/2020 09:33

That's not easily going to be fixed! You're right to keep your head down.

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