The ‘Friend’ with Big News: A Tale of Friendship, Betrayal, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Ever had a friend who only appears when they have something to brag about? Well, let me introduce you to our heroine, a woman in her late 20s, who found herself in such a predicament. She had a ‘friend crush’ on a co-worker, a woman who was fun, outgoing, and shared some wild adventures with her. But when this friend started dating our heroine’s old high school crush, she vanished from her life, only to reappear when she had ‘big news’ to share. Now, she’s back again, and our heroine is left wondering if she should meet her or not. Let’s dive into this emotional roller-coaster, shall we?

The Friend Crush ‍♀️

The Unexpected Encounter

The Disappearance Act

The ‘Big News’

The Return of the Prodigal Friend

The Inner Conflict

The Dilemma

The Decision

The Coffee Decline ☕

The Big Reveal

The Honest Talk ️

The Final Verdict ️

The Emotional Roller-Coaster: A Tale of Friendship, Betrayal, and Self-Realization

Our heroine found herself in a whirlwind of emotions as she navigated the murky waters of friendship. From the initial ‘friend crush’, to the unexpected encounter with her old high school crush, and the subsequent disappearance of her friend, it was a journey filled with drama and heartache. But when her ‘friend’ resurfaced with ‘big news’, she had to make a tough decision. Despite her feelings of loneliness and heartbreak, she chose to be honest and declined the invitation to the baby shower. The response? A simple ‘ok’. It was clear that this wasn’t a real friendship, but a ploy to get free gifts. And so, our heroine decided to let things lie, choosing peace over unnecessary tension. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NAH. Declining without giving a reason is Miss Manners-approved

“She ditched you twice. She’s a user.”

“NTA – Cut ties with the show-off friend. You deserve better!”

“Cancel the subscription” to the annual newsletter ‘friend’

Friendship betrayed: Cut off the bragging ‘friend’ for good.

Friendship: The struggle of reaching out and feeling desperate

Friendship betrayed: NTA, she wants you for her convenience

Cutting ties with a toxic friend? You’re not the a**hole!

Honesty is the best policy, time to let go.

Guarded against fair-weather friends

“NTA. Let this friendship fizzle out and focus on true friends.”

NTA, reconnect and confront her, but be prepared for disappointment.

Friendships change, but being excluded hurts. You’re not the a**hole.

NTA. Crush betrayal hurts. Time to move on and heal.

Superficial friendship, one-sided conversations, time to prioritize self-care

“NTA – Your time is yours to do as you please “

NTA for not wanting to meet up. Just say “no thanks”. Then block her and move on.

Stranger or friend? Annual praise reveals true intentions

Lying or protecting? No a-hole here!

Play dumb and ask ‘Who is this?’ to assert dominance

One-sided friendship: Did you bother with her?

Understanding the complexities of friendship and life’s different stages

NTA. Fake friend wants to boast, you’re not obligated to pretend.

Friendship fizzles, time to quietly dip from her life ‍♀️

“Put yourself first and cut off toxic friendships. NTA!”

Being your own person is essential in navigating life’s challenges

Toxic friendship? Don’t be the a**hole, but don’t be salty either.

Mixed feelings about a friend sharing good news. NAH.

Choose your own path, embrace the consequences.

Fair weather friend? NTA for feeling betrayed

NTA. Reframe this: You don’t want this person in your life

Honesty is key: Tell her you’re not emotionally available

NTA. Reconnecting would make you unhappy. Don’t waste your time.

NTA. Energy vampire friend only shows up for praise and attention

Cut ties with toxic ‘friend’ and embrace your happiness

When friendship turns into disappointment, it’s time to move on.

Decline gracefully and catch up in 80 years if interested

A tale of friendship and happiness with a NTA twist

Friendship over? Politely decline and move on.

INFO: Did you reach out to her? Let’s find out!

Don’t let loneliness cloud your judgment. Embrace new friendships!

“NTA: Calling out a fake friend “

NTA. She’s just a mean-girl flexing and putting you down.

NTA: Friend betrayed, wait a year to respond.

Is it even a friendship? No contact for a whole year?

No need to be the a**hole, she ghosted you for years

NTA. She wasn’t a friend, just a party buddy. Move on.

NTA. Reluctance to see her is understandable after being ghosted.

Prioritize yourself and politely distance from the fading friendship. NTA

NTA: Convenience friendship fading, no need to maintain the charade

NTA: Friend ghosts for a year, wants to meet for news. Call her out.

NTA: Friend ditches you, expects celebration. Prioritize your own wellbeing

Not the a**hole

Friendship is a two way street. You owe her nothing. NTA.

Choosing friends wisely and avoiding toxic relationships

NTA: Friendship turned acquaintance. Time to move on and heal.

Practicing self-care: You’re NTA, keep doing you!

Prioritize your mental health and do something nice for yourself

One-sided friendship: reaching out but always left on read

Cut ties and forget her. Return the favor and move on.

NTA. Her ‘big news’ shouldn’t burden you, prioritize yourself

Selfish ‘friend’ only cares about herself, not a true friend

Being an emotional tampon? Not cool. Find better friends!

NTA. Friendship is a 2-way street. Time for boundaries ‍♀️

Don’t owe anyone your attention or support. Walk away ‍♀️

Avoiding conflict and making up excuses to avoid sadness.

NTA. Some people are rainbows, not friends. Just say no.

NTA. Outgrown friendship. Delete, block, move on. Let it stick.

NAH. Ex changed, hurts. Focus on you, not others.

Polite refusal: NTA. Just say “no thank you” and move on

Lose her number and move on to better relationships. NTA

Sometimes you’re not ready to celebrate someone’s happiness.

“NTA – Take care of your mental health and let go.”

Fair-weather friend? No excuses needed, just say you’re busy!

NTA. Fake friend revels in your sorrow. Block and move on