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5 Times Your BFF Turned Into Your Biggest Nightmare

Your best friend is the person who knows you better than anyone else in the world and vice versa. They're supposed to be there for you through thick and thin, but sometimes things don't always go as planned. Here are five times when your BFF turned into your biggest nightmare!

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
5 Times Your BFF Turned Into Your Biggest Nightmare
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Your friendships are like a bank account: if you're not careful, they can drain fast. And it's not just your finances that suffer when a friendship goes south; it can be incredibly damaging to your emotional health too. Luckily for us, there are plenty of signs that indicate when a friend isn't right for you anymore so that we don't end up in this situation in the first place. So here are 5 times when your BFF turned into your biggest nightmare:

1. Your BFF is always the life of the party, but you're not

You and your BFF are inseparable. You have been since you first met in middle school, and you've been through thick and thin together ever since. She's always been the life of the party, but that doesn't mean she wants to go out every night. To be honest, she would rather stay home with Netflix than go out with her friends again--but if she didn't go along with them sometimes for appearances sake, they'd think something was wrong with her (and maybe even stop being friends).

On top of that:

  • She gets embarrassed by your behavior in front of others because it makes her look bad as well (for example: when you trip over yourself while trying to walk down stairs)
  • She has no idea how much money it actually costs to live in New York City or Los Angeles--so when she suggests going somewhere expensive like Las Vegas or Paris on vacation...

2. Your BFF keeps inviting you to things that don't interest you

Your BFF knows the perfect place for dinner in town, but it's not your favorite kind of food. They're going on about how great this restaurant is and how much fun they're going to have there, but every time they invite you along, all it does is remind you of how much better another place would be and how miserable this one will make everyone feel. You want so badly for them not to go because they'll hate themselves after eating at such a mediocre restaurant (especially since they paid), but they refuse to listen and insist on dragging everyone along with them anyway!

3. You can't be honest with your BFF because they're so sensitive

  • Your BFF is the type of person who gets offended when you tell them they look like a dumpster fire in that outfit and needs constant validation.
  • If a friend is always angry, it may be time to reevaluate your friendship.

A true friend will tell you the truth, even if it hurts. If your BFF is constantly putting you down or saying things like “your face looks like a potato” when you ask for their honest opinion, then they're not being a good friend. It's also important to be able to trust your BFF and know that he/she won't sell you out at the first sign of trouble.

4. Your BFF is always asking for favors and it's too much to handle

  • You feel like you're always doing things for them, and they don't appreciate you.
  • You have no energy left in your own life because all of your time is spent running around helping this person out with their problems, projects and other responsibilities.

It's not fair to you, and it's definitely not fair to your partner. They need to learn how to take care of themselves without relying on others for everything.

If you have a partner who is this way, it's important to help them out. However, if they refuse to change their ways or don't seem to care about the problem at all, then it may be time for you to move on.

5. Your BFF has been stealing your secrets and making them their own

Secrets are sacred. They're the things that stay between you and your best friend, whether it's a secret crush or an embarrassing moment from your childhood.

If your BFF is sharing these secrets with everyone else in your life, then things have gone too far. Sharing is great--but only when it's done with permission!

You should feel comfortable telling your friends everything, but they shouldn't be using those secrets as ammunition against you in order to get ahead socially or professionally. This kind of behavior could damage any relationship built on trust, so it's important to stand up for yourself when someone crosses this line of integrity by stealing information meant just between two people (or maybe four).

It's important to know when a friend isn't right for you anymore

Friendships are like any other relationship in that they can end, and when they do, it's often because one or both parties have changed. Friendships change over time; as we grow up and experience new things, our priorities shift and sometimes what was once important becomes less so--or vice versa!

When it comes to friendships, there are some red flags that indicate whether or not you might need to end a friendship:

  • Your friend is toxic (meaning they bring down your moods or make other people feel bad)
  • You feel drained after spending time with them on an emotional level (i.e., not just physically)
  • You can't be yourself around them because there's always an unspoken pressure from them about how much money/time/energy should be spent on activities together

In conclusion, it's essential to pay attention to the warning signs of a toxic friendship and not ignore the red flags. We have to be honest with ourselves and acknowledge when a friendship has become draining, unfulfilling, and damaging to our emotional health. Whether it's a friend who constantly puts us down, takes advantage of us, or betrays our trust, it's important to set boundaries and prioritize our well-being. No friendship is perfect, but it's up to us to determine when it's time to say goodbye to a friend who has turned into our biggest nightmare.

What are your thoughts on ending toxic friendships? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to end a friendship? Leave a comment below and share your experience.

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Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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