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The Birthday No-Show
A friend constantly canceled plans. For his birthday, he invited 20–30 people, but when I arrived (after leaving work early), he wasn’t even there. He was just getting out of the shower. Only the two of us showed up. That was the final straw. -
The Job Embarrassment
I helped two friends get jobs at my company. One proved loyal and hardworking. The other embarrassed me repeatedly and was eventually fired. He didn’t care that I had risked my reputation for him. -
“I Don’t Know Him”
My best friend pretended not to know me in front of a guy she liked because she didn’t want people to think we were a couple. I never forgave that humiliation. -
The Secret Group Chat
My best friend asked to use her phone. A message from her boyfriend popped up mocking me. I read their chat and saw they had been gossiping about my looks, my coat, and even the cake I served. I quietly left. -
The $100 Loan
During a discussion about money, my friend said he wouldn’t lend me more than $100 without a written receipt and would take me to court if I didn’t repay it. It made me question whether we were ever truly friends. -
The Door Slam
As kids, I brought snacks to my friend’s house. In front of a popular girl, she denied knowing me and slammed the door in my face. Even though she later apologized, the damage was done. -
Used for Favors
My friend ended our friendship after I stopped doing constant favors for her, including picking up her daughter, which nearly cost me my job. I realized I was being used. -
Mocking My Wedding Dress
A friend laughed at my wedding photos and called my dress ugly. Even if it was a joke, it hurt deeply and made me question myself. -
The Backup Groomsman
My childhood best friend told me I was only a backup groomsman for his wedding but still expected a cash gift. After years of friendship, I felt unvalued and cut contact. -
Texting My Husband
While I was in labor, my best friend texted my husband asking if she could come over and “worry together,” not knowing he was with me. It felt like a betrayal I couldn’t excuse. -
Blamed by Her Mother
When visiting a sick friend, her mother blamed me for her illness and slammed the door. My friend heard everything but never apologized. The friendship ended there. -
ATM Friend
A longtime friend constantly asked for money and support but treated me like I wasn’t important when it mattered. I finally realized I was being taken advantage of and walked away.
