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niyad

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6. Having read both of your OP's about your friend, please, for your own peace

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 04:47 AM

21 hrs ago

of mind, for your own safety, walk away and stay away. You have done everything you possibly can, and she is unwilling to see or admit the truth. At this point, your own health and well-being are suffering, and that is not right. Please just take care of yourself.

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Further to my post about my best friend's loser boyfriend [View all] MIButterfly Yesterday OP

I would put as much distance between you as possible SheltieLover Yesterday #1

something serious is going on with her Skittles Yesterday #2

it's toxic, time to move away Shellback Squid Yesterday #3

People change. Sometimes as we get older we change dramatically. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #4

Time for you to go your own way. It's probably OK to know who she is, but don't let yourself become collateral damage. NBachers 22 hrs ago #5

Having read both of your OP's about your friend, please, for your own peace niyad 21 hrs ago #6

i 2nd she needs a med eval, but also mopinko 18 hrs ago #7

Toxic is toxic. It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself, but get away from the toxicity. Rainbow Droid 13 hrs ago #8