My best friend is a thief

I've been friends with my best friend for years. We've lived together, gone to the same schools, and even shared some of our most personal secrets with each other. We're so close that we even call each other sisters - and that's why I'm so surprised to find out that she stole something from me! It doesn't matter what it is: her sweater or my favorite book or even one of my treasured mementos from childhood. The fact is, she took something from me without asking permission first, and now I'm not sure how to deal with this issue between us.

Your friend stole something from you.

You might be surprised by how many people have been through this situation. Your friend stole something from you, and now they're acting like it's no big deal.

In some cases, the person who did it will admit it - and feel really bad about it. But in others, they'll just try to deny what happened or pretend like nothing happened at all (which will only make things worse). If your friend is insisting that he/she didn't take the item in question, then tell him/her that you know he/she did - and let him/her know why stealing isn't okay at all!

The next step is to talk about how best to handle the situation with their parents and teachers if necessary before moving on any further steps together as friends because once trust has been broken between two people who were once close friends relationships may never be repaired fully again which would lead both parties down separate paths rather than staying together until they reach adulthood where they could finally say goodbye forever if need be but hopefully not because there are other options available instead such as therapy sessions since no one should ever go through life alone due to something so traumatic happening during childhood years when friends should always stick together no matter what happens back home where we all grew up together as kids playing games like tag teams etcetera but those days ended when we got older which means there wasn't much time left over afterwards either so maybe these days won't last forever either so please think twice before making any drastic decisions about leaving behind everything else except yourself!"

It may not be the first thing they've stolen.

Some people may think it's a good idea to keep this information private, but that can be detrimental in the long run. It's best to share your story with everyone you know. Even if they don't understand or believe you at first, they'll eventually come around. If they don't, then they're probably not the kind of person who deserves your friendship anyway!

It's also important for victims to talk about their experiences with others who have been through the same thing. There are many online communities where you can share stories and receive support from other victims of theft. It may seem like a pain when someone steals from you once or twice, but if your friend has stolen from multiple people over a long period of time (or worse yet - often), chances are good that he/she will do it again if given the chance!

You may even realize that you're a little envious of what they have.

You may even realize that you're a little envious of what they have.

• Their success is enviable, and being around someone who can be successful has its benefits (it's nice to think about all the things you want to accomplish and know that your best friend is on their way there).
• They are better at getting away with things, like breaking rules and getting into trouble.
• You want their ability to get what they want and make it happen for themselves - you especially love when they surprise you with something special or thoughtful! And, of course, last but not least:
• Being able to get away with things feels pretty good too.

Your friend may not want to be friends anymore.

They may not want to be friends anymore because they don't feel like they can trust you.

They may not want to be friends anymore because they feel like you're judging them.

They may not want to be friends anymore because they feel like you're not being supportive of their actions, which is what a true friend should do in that situation.

You'll need to talk to them about what happened and how it made you feel.

You'll need to talk to them about what happened and how it made you feel.

Don't be too angry or emotional. Don't accuse them of being a thief, threaten to tell everyone, or threaten to break off the friendship. Don't try to make them feel guilty. Don't be passive-aggressive.

Pay attention to how your friend reacts and try to listen more than you talk.

• Listen to your friend's response. Try to understand where they are coming from, and don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand their point of view.
• Don't interrupt them during their response. If you want to say something, wait for an opening in the conversation and then take your turn speaking.
• Be comfortable asking for clarification if there is something that doesn't make sense or seems unclear to you - but do so politely: saying "Could you repeat that? I didn't quite hear what you said" is much better than blurting out "What did you just say?!?!?!?!?!!?!!!???!!!??!?!??!!"

Find someone else to talk to about the situation so you can work through your feelings and find an appropriate way to respond to your friend.

• Talk to a therapist or trusted adult.
• Find someone else who has gone through a similar situation and can give you advice on how they handled it.
• Talk to your friend about what happened, but be sure not to accuse them of anything (as this will only make them defensive).
• If all else fails, talk with a professional counselor or psychologist who specializes in issues such as these.

Don't play victim for your own benefit.

The first thing we need to do is to stop playing the victim. We have to look at our part in this situation, and stop making excuses for our friend's behavior. Our friends aren't perfect and neither are we, which means that from time to time we all make mistakes - but as long as we are trying our best and treating others with respect and kindness, then we don't need to feel guilty about it. If your friend has hurt you by stealing from you, then they should be held accountable for their actions.

If you think your friend is genuinely sorry, consider giving them another chance. You can still be friends with them as long as you're willing to trust them again and accept their apology.

• You can't control what other people do.

It's a simple fact that you can't control what other people do, but it's important to realize this when you're trying to address a situation. Your friend may have messed up, but you need to take responsibility for how you feel about their actions and decide whether or not your friendship is worth salvaging. If it isn't, then it's better if the two of you part ways so that neither of you feels hurt or upset anymore.

• Consider giving them another chance if they apologize sincerely enough. It may be hard to believe your friend when they say they're sorry after stealing from you in the past - especially if they've taken advantage of your generosity before - but if he or she seems genuinely remorseful and willing to put things right with no excuses, then try trusting him or her again (and maybe even being more careful with cash and possessions in future).

It's difficult but possible to work through a theft with a friend.

It's not easy to deal with theft - it can be very painful, and it may take time to make peace with the situation. The following are some tips for working through this difficult experience:

• Talk to someone. You may need to talk about what happened and how you feel with a trusted friend or family member, or a therapist if you're feeling overwhelmed.
• Let your friend know how you feel. It might help your friendship in the end if your friend knows how much it hurt when they stole from you, or that having their trust violated was not OK with you. This can also help avoid an escalation of conflict later on down the line if another instance of theft occurs in which both parties aren't aware of the other's feelings about it beforehand (for example: "Why did she steal my wallet again? She knows I hate when people take things from me!").
• Decide whether or not trust has been broken beyond repair between friends or family members involved in this situation together over time as well - this will depend largely upon whether both parties agree that trust has been compromised at all; some may disagree vehemently while others might realize only after several months have passed without incident that there is no longer any way forward together under any circumstances whatsoever given everything else going on right now within each individual's life outside our relationship alone."

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you understand why your friend may have stolen from you, and how to deal with the situation. I'm not saying that it's easy, but there are ways to make things better. It takes time and patience to rebuild trust after someone has betrayed you. But it's worth trying because when we're in relationships with people who care about us - even if they've hurt us - we should always try our best to make things right again