When Friendship Turns Toxic: One Woman’s Battle Against a Copycat

We’ve all had that one friend who seems to copy everything we do, but what happens when they take it too far? Meet our protagonist (25F), who’s been dealing with her long-term friend (25F) constantly copying her interests, friends, and even trying to steal her romantic prospects. Tired of being a pushover, she finally decides to confront her copycat friend, but things don’t go as smoothly as she hoped. ‍♀️

The Copycat Friend

A Pushover’s Struggle

Invading Family Gatherings

The Copycat’s Lack of Originality

Crossing the Line with a Love Interest

The Guy’s Confusion

Copycat’s Shameless Flirting ‍♀️

The Ultimatum ⚠️

Copycat’s Accusations

The Silent Struggle

The Final Verdict: Who’s the Real A**hole?

So, our protagonist finally put her foot down and confronted her copycat friend, but was it the right move? She admits she never properly voiced her concerns before, but her friend definitely noticed her discomfort. Now, with their friendship on the line and the copycat badmouthing her, it’s time to find out what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…

NTA for feeling uncomfortable and suspecting her intentions

Expose the copycat’s betrayal with evidence to preserve relationships.

Toxic friendship? NTA, but difficult to break free.

Cut her out and move on. She’s toxic

Friendship advice: Mislead her or end the friendship ‍♀️

Setting boundaries and being honest with friends is important

Commenter advises to get away from toxic ‘friend’, replies question diagnosis

When imitation turns toxic, it’s time to cut them off.

Setting boundaries with a copycat friend is necessary for self-care

Commenter suggests bizarre coping mechanisms, gets hilarious response.

NTA. Commenters compare friend to Single White Female character

Copycat friend exposed, no remorse shown. NTA

Being inspired is one thing, but a lifetime of copying?

Setting boundaries with a toxic friend. NTA.

Toxic friendship and horror movie vibes. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA for calling out friend’s inappropriate behavior, but don’t stoop to her level by threatening to shame her. Cut contact and move on.

Toxic copycats are a nightmare. NTA! Cut ties ASAP

Set better boundaries and limit contact with stalker “friend”

Beware of narcissistic sociopaths who feed off your success

Copycat friend? Single White Female vibes. NTA stands strong

Setting boundaries with toxic friends is hard but necessary.

Cutting off toxic friendships is necessary

Cut ties with this toxic ‘friend’ before it’s too late

Cutting out toxic friends like in Single White Female

Standing up for yourself against a copycat friend.

Don’t let a copycat control your life. Expose her now!

When imitation goes too far, friendships can turn toxic.

A clever reference to a toxic friendship situation.

Copycat friend? NTA commenter references ‘Single White Female’ movie

Confrontation or social media call-out? The battle continues.

Cut the leech loose. NTA for exposing and dumping her.

Comment suggests friend may have mental illness, NTA verdict.

Screenshots and fire: a bushfire clears the way for growth

Beware of the copycat friend

Cut ties with the copycat and warn others, NTA ‍♀️

Friendship over, but no resolution in sight ‍♀️

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings and offers personal experience.

Anime recommendation brings levity to toxic friendship situation

Cutting out toxic friends can be beautiful

Cut ties for your own well-being.

Commenter warns of potential danger from copycat friend

Cut her out immediately. Toxic, manipulative, conniving. Single white female vibes.

Disturbing copycat behavior prompts advice to block entirely

Don’t be a pushover! Stand up against toxic friendships

Cut her out completely, document everything, and protect yourself

Cut her off and don’t look back . NTA

Is it a personality disorder? Exploring the root cause.

Copycat friend turns toxic, reminds of Single White Female

Cut out toxic friends like a**hole leeches

Cutting off a toxic friend is tough, but necessary

Don’t tell a leech your plans. Cut ties. NTA

Savage advice on dealing with copycat frenemies

Friendship gone wrong? NTA suggests a wild ride ahead

NTA. Copycat’s behavior is weird, possibly due to identity issues

Setting boundaries with a toxic friend. NTA wins.

Friendship or Thriller movie? NTA’s comment is chilling

Communication is key, but toxic friends need to go

Avoid the copycat, Strong Single White Female vibes. #NTA

Beware of copycats! Share the proof with friends and run!

Cut toxic friend off and warn mutuals before she manipulates them

NTA deals with a stalker

Set boundaries with the copycat friend to avoid toxicity

Clear and concise judgement. No further discussion needed.

Imitation is flattery, but not when it’s toxic. NTA

Cut ties and move on: ‍♀️

Clear cut judgement! No a**holes here.

Toxic friend copying your life, going after your love interest? NTA. ‍♀️

Crush-stealing friend? Not the a**hole!

Clear and correct. Toxic friend needs therapy. NTA.

Copying hobbies? NTA and a satisfying revenge story

A chilling comment with a NTA verdict

Suggesting manipulation and revenge. Not a healthy solution.

Out the copycat to the friend group and get away

Friendship turned toxic as both parties resort to name-calling. ESH.