I am so sick of my so called friends! (rant)

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I have 2 female friends that I am very close to, and I am considering cutting both of them out of my life for good!
The first one is going through a custody battle with her husband, and I know he will be back in the house by this time next week. She is f-ing up her life completely, doing drugs, having affairs, selling drugs and alienating everyone that really cares for her. She said she needed me as a character witness, but I cannot lie in court, so I have been dodging her subpeona. I told her if she would not subpeona me, I would do what I could. Having my name on legal papers of any kind could put my professional license in jeopardy if it comes out that she is doing all this crazy stuff, even though I have not been around any of it, or participated in it. I am on a probationary license over an assault charge tha I had in a state that has no self defnese laws, so I was convicted because I came out on top in defending myself from a crazed male crackhead. I stand to lose everything I have worked so hard for. She is ignoring my phone calls, but when I called on a number she did not recognize, she answers the phone. She says she may not need me, but since I live so close to the courthouse, I can be there in a few minutes if she does. So she is expecting me to get up, be ready, and run down there at a moment's notice. Not only are we about to be hit by a hurricane, but one of our dearest friends is coming up from GA with his truck in case we have to make a run for it, we won't have to leave everything behind, and he will take the cats with him if we need to get them out of harm's way. A true friend.
This is the girl I went to pick up by the side of the road last year during a category 2 hurricane and nearly got blown off a bridge!
The second one is a girl I became close with in massage school, and got her a job with me after she graduated a little behind me. I have let her borrow my $600 massage chair several times, even though she nearly ruined the upholstery the first time by not folding it up and putting it in the case correctly. Read the *amn directions for crying out loud! I put the book in her hand and told her to use it! She is using it today for an event that we were to do together, even though she got the invitation. She did not say why she decided to go it alone. She is in practice for herself, and I have gone out of my way to help her, even down to giving her a bottle of massage oil when her business was slow and she could not afford to buy any. I asked her if she could stop by a store for me when she brings my chair back today, and she said she did not have time. She tried to get out of bringing my chair back today, even though I told her I would be needing it tonight. That was the deal when I told her she could use it.
I love these girls, and I never did anything I didn't want to for either of them, but I am really getting sick of them blowing me off at their convenience. Any thoughts?
 

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You need to take care of yourself. You are obviously a very giving person but there comes a time when you spread too thin. Take care of yourself. No one needs extra stress in their life.

I'm in the same boat as you. I give and give and give then feel screwed in the end of it all. The hardest thing is learning how to say NO but oh it feels really good once you figure it out.
 

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I'm in the same boat as you. I give and give and give then feel screwed in the end of it all. The hardest thing is learning how to say NO but oh it feels really good once you figure it out.[/quote]

I agree, you found the better words.
 

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All I can say is that real friends give as well as take. It sounds like these "friends" are takers through and through. You need friends like the guy who is bringing his truck to help you evacuate if you need to, not like these two girls. You deserve better than them!
 

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These people do not sound like real friends. They are in the friendship for what they can get, not give. I agree it is time to cut them loose. I also tend to give and give. It was a huge wake-up call for me when my father had a stroke 5 years ago and I had to "take" instead of give. I ended up cutting one of my "friends" loose during that time and have never regretted it.
 

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Originally Posted by valanhb

All I can say is that real friends give as well as take. It sounds like these "friends" are takers through and through. You need friends like the guy who is bringing his truck to help you evacuate if you need to, not like these two girls. You deserve better than them!
I could not have said it better myself! Both of them are taking advantage of you. That is not friendship and you deserve better!
 

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I Agree with all above, if you try saying NO for awhile you will find out that these girls will be gone on their own, and not your true friends.
 

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It sounds like your so called friends are zapping all of your energy. You need to find some positive good friends to be with.
 

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It is better to have no friends than "friends" like this. Start saying no and you will find your self-respect and esteem with soar.

These people are users and you are allowing yourself to be used. I agree that if you start saying no they will stop calling and coming around. Get your chair back even if you have to hire a cab to go get it. Don't loan it again to her ever! She'll stop calling after she gets the message a few times.

Get yourself away from the drug person. She's on a bad course and you'll be painted with the same brush.

It will be hard to say no and stay away, but you NEED to do this and now.

I had a friend years ago that used me and I'd cry about it. Finally I stopped answering her phone calls and she went away quietly and I've never heard from her since and I felt bad about it, but realized that she made the choice by trying to use me instead of being a friend. I don't need friends like that and I've gone on much wiser and have made some awesome friends since. My husband actually said he cannot believe what wonderful friends I have and how supportive they are to me. We support each other through thick and thin and I cannot imagine my life without them.

You seem to be a loving, giving person. You will find others with the same qualities and when you do you'll have real friendships that are worth their weight in gold.

Get rid of these 2 people in your life as quickly as possible.
 

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Originally Posted by Miss Mew

It sounds like your so called friends are zapping all of your energy. You need to find some positive good friends to be with.
Yup! Negative people bring negative things into your life.
 

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Originally Posted by Antares

I'm in the same boat as you. I give and give and give then feel screwed in the end of it all. The hardest thing is learning how to say NO but oh it feels really good once you figure it out.
I agree, you found the better words.[/quote]
I am sick of people wanting from me and never giving!!!
 

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I agree with everyone else..these people are not good. Cutting them loose may be hard, but hang in there!

I went through a similar situation right after I got married. It hurt to lose 2 of my friends (one of which only wanted me to drive her all over the place), but I'm glad I did it now.

When they are gone, you will have time and energy for nice people!
 

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Originally Posted by valanhb

All I can say is that real friends give as well as take. It sounds like these "friends" are takers through and through. You need friends like the guy who is bringing his truck to help you evacuate if you need to, not like these two girls. You deserve better than them!
Well said Heidi!
 

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You are being taken advantage of. I would just keep your distance for a while and see if you ever hear from them besides for things they need from you. A true friend should always be willing to give and take!
 
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Yeah, I think all of you are right. I am beginning to think that it is not even going to be that hard. I have decided that if I am needed in court, they will have to send the sheriff out to get me. I reaally do not want to help her lose her son, but at this point, she deserves to. He is a bright, adorable child and he seserves better than a drunk and a junkie for parents.
The other one brought my chair back at the designated time. The event turned out to be a real bust, and she made no tips at all. I told her that I was going to begin my chair massage business, which I really am, and that my chair would no longer be available for loan. She asked me if she could see my research on the chairs I did before I chose this one, and I gladly printed it out for her. I may not cut her out completely, because she is my backup when we need 2 massage therapists at one time, but she will have to come to me to maintan a real friendship.
The first girl is on her own.
Thanks for all the good advice and kind words.
 

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You know...those girls arent your friends...not really. They just use you for their own convenience and thats wrong. And when it comes to the one that wants you as a character witness?? Whats her deal?? She would ruin your chances in life to make sure she gets what she wants? No, thats not a friend, and she should be on her own.
You deserve better friends, and they are out there...it sounds me to like these two are what are referred to as "toxic pals" You are better off without them!
 
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