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do you think cutting off friends to protect your peace is okay? i had a horrible experience with a couple girls so i’ve distanced myself but now im extremely lonely
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Anonymous 14h

Absolutely. It’s your only life don’t let it be a miserable one

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Anonymous 14h

You aren’t obligated to be friends with anyone but depending on the situation you may want to look back on your previous friendship and see what went wrong (on both sides) and how to avoid that type of person in the future.

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Anonymous 13h

this life is yours, don’t spend it with people who bring you down or disrupt your flow

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Anonymous 13h

girl don’t feel bad AT ALL!!!! i’m in the same boat but are we really truly ever alone? i’m not a christian or by any means do i push religion on anyone but bro let the higher powers guide you i promise you won’t feel this way for too much longer!!

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Anonymous 13h

Yes 100%. I’ve cut off friends that I were going to stick around for a long time because they were affecting my mental health and dampening my peace. You do what you need to do for yourself girl ✨💖

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Anonymous 13h

100% okay. If your peace is being disturbed that’s a definite sign it’s time. They aren’t your people. Your people will bring you peace. That means now, you have space for friends that will bring you peace

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Anonymous 13h

it’s hard to accept but the loneliness is light years better than a bad friend group. you’ll find your people i promise even if it takes some time

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Anonymous 13h

i did this and its the best decision i have ever made in my entire life. life goes on but you only have one, do things you love, and as cruel as it sounds, get out of the things that made you unhappy. you get to decide your own life, what i would say first is to get a stable support system at first cause the split could make your life feel a but rocky but since your support system is there, you will be just fine:) all love, hope it goes well for you❣️❣️

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Anonymous 13h

If they wronged you many many times I would say distance yourself. Your peace is more important. However, what a lot of people don’t talk about is that it does get lonely. But that’s when you need to decide if you’re fine with being lonely in an empty room or crowded room. Also try making other friends. I know it might be hard as I don’t know what your situation is but take fun classes, get part of a bigger community that is bigger than yourself. Wish you all the best xx

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Anonymous 12h

1000%. i’m in the exact same boat. i have cut off almost all my friends cuz they all disrespected and disrupted my peace too bad. extremely lonely but id rather this than whatever happened when i was friends w them

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Anonymous 10h

It’s absolutely ok , you aren’t obligated to let someone disrespect you

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Anonymous 10h

Yes. It’s a necessity, actually

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Anonymous 10h

I’ve been on both sides and it really just is what it is!! My ex friend left our friend group because of a bad summer, and said we didn’t open up enough to her, but she’s been quite the closed and under lock and key book herself. You just gotta do what’s best for you. If they’re horrible and make you feel horrible stay away from them and find people that uplift you!

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Anonymous 12h

It's fashionable to do amongst preteens but cutting people off is generally more indicative of the maturity level of the person cutting others off than anything else

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Anonymous 14h

are they hot?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 14h

i do definitely see ways i messed up (we all do at some point), but they never took accountability for their mistakes and i think that’s what drove me away. i’m definitely working on myself in those ways

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Anonymous replying to -> too.complikated. 12h

Honestly it’s better to be lonely than be with people who make your miserable. You have to do what’s right for you. If they disrupt your peace, they aren’t for you. Enjoy the peace of their absence, you’ll find a better healthier group. God has a plan

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 12h

this is so sweet thank you! i’m so lucky that i have a pretty supportive family and my boyfriend has been super helpful- so grateful for them!

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 12h

yes it can still feel so lonely when you’re around the wrong people

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