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How do you deal with a friend that seems to almost dislike you due to her insecurities? we’ve been friends 15 yrs. She’s admitted to resenting me for my looks & seems almost angry when we hang out & I put effort into my appearance. I’m slowly becoming 1/2
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Anonymous 6d

disinterested in the friendship but not by choice. She also seems to dislike when I’m thriving in life, it feels like she’s a big hater but I still find it difficult to cut her off bc she was like my sister at one point. :/

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Anonymous 6d

i’m so sorry this is happening, i had a similar situation a few years ago. had a long time friend, but she would only ever drag me down. when i realized how poorly she was treating me, i did my best to distance myself from her. now three ish years later im so much happier because she held me back and now im free! since then i have made amazing friends, and we mutually support each other. it’s not going to be easy separating yourself from her, but trust me it is the best possible outcome. your…

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6d

It seems like you know what you have to do though. You have to fight for your peace and this person is not bringing you peace. Its not your problem that she doesn't like herself and her life so don't ever feel guilty for that. At the very least if you won't end this, keep her at a distance until she can heal

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6d

happiness comes first, and you deserve friends who don’t demean you for who you present yourself as. i hope with time you won’t feel guilt, but i know it hurts so much at first. you’ve got this!! please do what’s best for you :)

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