What do I do about friend?

[OneGreyBiscuit]

I've fallen out with my friend a week ago and there's been no communication since. I'm getting more stressed and upset the longer it goes on. I don't know what to do about it. I'm willing to apologise for one thing I said but not willing to apologise for the things I said that started it off that needed to be said. Anyone else had any similar experience and what did you do?

This is what I'm trying to work out. I know that she won't stop commenting on DM, I know that her DH won't keep saying about how old I look even though he knows it upsets me. I think to myself is it because I don't really have anyone else or because I don't want to lose them? I've got my children but they're growing up and need to live their own lives.

block her. That simple really

and I thought she’s not been contacting you hence stalemate

either way… just block her. You are both adults, presumably with jobs, children, partners - no need to spend much time thinking about this. An unpleasant person is out of your life

She sounds like a frenemy.

Was your kid dictating to her?
She's stuck between you and your mum, friend vs neighbour, I bet there is a lot she doesn't say to you until it gets too much. It sounds like your friendship is also stressing her, if you guys break up she can tell your mum she no longer speaks to you which might get mum off her back.

Bit of an add on but checked phone today an she's deleted me from contacts, so that's that then

To be honest, she doesn't sound as though she was much of a friend in the first place.
I think you may actually find things less stressful going forward now you're not being insulted by her husband and having your DM mentioned.

You need to meet new people with common interests. Are there any local groups, clubs or societies that are on that you could join? Or spend more time with the acquaintances you mention. Or maybe (if you're able), do some volunteering.
Lots of interesting people out there to be met.

That’s good. Means you don’t have to put up with her and her husbands horrible behaviour any more. Not having her in your life will mean more time for acquaintances who may turn out to be better friends, or finding new friends.