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AIBU?

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To Feel Used by Selfish "Friend"

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CarrotsAreYummy · 02/08/2022 17:34

I moved in with my aunt and uncle a few months ago on a short-term basis. They are an amazing and kind-hearted couple. They took me in after I split from my baby's father. Their home is luxurious; swimming pool, spa, fully equipped gym, library, cinema, stables. You get the picture? I invited a friend to visit me for a few days. We have been friends for approx. 8 years but not actually met up for the past 2 years. I felt thrilled to be able to meet her again but I want to end our friendship now that she has visited. Why? Because she has ignored me the whole time and I can't wait for her to leave. I thought we would spend some time doing things together and some time each doing our own thing however she spends her days using the facilities and taking selfies. She chats to my aunt and uncle, mainly discussing what she can use next, and doesn't include me in her conversations. She cooks her meals whenever she wants to and then refuses to join us for dinner because she is "full". I told her that it would be nice if she postponed her evening meal so that we could all eat together but she ignored this.
I invited her here to spend time with me (I didn't tell her about the facilities) but now I feel used and that she has embarrassed me in front of my aunt and uncle. I jokingly said that her selfies show her spending time using the facilities but none show her spending time with me. Her reply was, "It is MY holiday".

I will soon be moving into my new home and she has said that she will be "round there all the time". She already knows my new address but I don't want her there. I want to end the friendship when she goes home in a few days' time. AIBU to feel like this? Also, what is an effective way to end this friendship and what should I say to my aunt and uncle re: her embarrassing behaviour? Please help.

OP posts:
GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 04/08/2022 00:38

Well done OP for following the excellent advice. What a horrible cow she sounds.

InquiringMinds · 04/08/2022 01:10

CarrotsAreYummy · 04/08/2022 00:32

Thanks to all who responded to my plea. @ChinnyTroubles yes, I have followed the unanimous advice. I told her that she needed to leave. She was furious and said she would never speak to me again. Problem solved!

@CarrotsAreYummy good for you! Best decision. I went through something similar and unbelievably five years on, my family are still not speaking to me due to my friend! You can do without a user like that!

StClare101 · 04/08/2022 01:53

Block her on your phone and social media as well.

sidheandlight · 04/08/2022 08:36

but you really haven't told her yet, why is what she does more important than you. Tell your aunt if you must to tell; her to leave.

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BeggarsMeddle · 04/08/2022 09:38

Result!! Were your aunt and uncle said anything? I only ask because I imagine they could see exactly what your friend was like but maybe didn't want to say anything to save you any embarrassment.

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