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I can't refuse his request, otherwise he will stop being my friend.🚗💸

Ever had a friend who treats you like their personal Uber and closet? That was me with my college roommate, Jake. He loved my new bike—always wanted a ride to class, but when I needed help fixing a flat tire, he was suddenly busy. My favorite flannel? Magically ended up in his laundry. I kept making excuses for him, thinking, "Maybe he just forgets," but deep down, I knew I was just his convenience stop—always open for his needs, never for mine. Real friends show up, even when it’s not fun or easy. If you’re always the backup plan or the emotional dumping ground, maybe it’s time to close shop. Sometimes, letting go is the only way to make room for people who actually care. 🚦💔 #FriendshipBoundaries #ToxicFriendships #KnowYourWorth

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Ara

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Friend blocked me out of the blue – How to cope?​

I had a friend (41F) I worked with for years, and we were super close for a while. Even after I quit, we stayed in touch, meeting up and hanging out with mutual friends. But lately, things have been weird. She started removing herself from group chats and declining my invites, but she was still nice about it. Then, at a recent event, she completely ignored me in front of others, and I later found out she blocked me on everything. I have no idea what I did. There was no big fight or anything, and I’ve been reflecting on my actions, but nothing comes to mind. It’s been eating at me, and I can’t stop thinking about why she would do this without any warning. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this? I know the friendship is over, but it still hurts, and I’m struggling to move on. #FriendshipDrama #BlockedWithoutReason #CopingWithRejection #ToxicFriendships #EmotionalHealing #RomanticRelationships

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Ara

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Energy compatibility in friendships​

Ever feel like you're the charging station while your friend is the phone that just drains you? Sometimes, your energy might be exactly what they need, but their vibe just doesn’t jibe with yours. Over time, you might notice your own energy depleting, even if they’re genuinely good to you. It’s like those background apps on your phone that slowly slow you down without you noticing. This is especially true for the ever-kind-hearted souls out there—you’re like little suns, naturally attracting those looking for a warm spot to bask in. But don’t fret. When it feels like the friendship has reached a crossroads, instead of pondering “What changed?” consider it a mutual growth experience, a chapter closed to make way for new beginnings. #FriendshipEnergy #ToxicFriendships #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #EmotionalDrain

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Caleb Foster

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Friendship that hurts: When apologies don’t make up for harm​

When I was a teenager, the new environment and school life were hard for me due to family reasons. I was introverted and a little overweight, which made me more shy. I always wore loose clothes to cover my body. Later, a girl took the initiative to ask me to be friends, which made me very happy. But soon, she started to swear at me and apologized later. This vicious cycle damaged my physical and mental health. However, she was my only friend in school and I was afraid that I would lose her if I stood up for myself. After graduating from high school, we went to different places and I started a new life. But recently she started contacting me again 😢 I don’t know how to deal with it Have you ever experienced such a friendship where even an apology can’t make up for the past hurt? How did you deal with it? #TeenageFriendship #SelfEsteem #ToxicFriendships

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