How to tell your friend you don't want to be friends anymore.
So my friend has been acting weird lately, Weirder than usual. For instance she sits at the front of the classroom and I sit at the back, So she turns her head GOES OUT OF HER WAY and makes funny faces at me. IDK if she is trying to be funny or annoy me, I get very annoyed and want it to stop but I don't want to come off as mean.
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It's always best to be direct and talk to your friend about how you're feeling, but stay polite so you don't hurt them even more. Find a private place where you can let them know what's on your mind. You could tell them something like, "Hey, it seems like something is off with you lately. Are you making faces at me to be funny or is there some other reason?" Listen to what they have to say and see if you can work through it.
If you decide that you don't want to be friends anymore, you could say something like, "I think we've grown apart and don't have that much in common anymore." Alternatively, if they try to make plans with you, come up with some different excuses to let them know that you're not interested in hanging out. You might mention that you have other plans or that you'd rather spend time with a group of friends instead of hanging out one-on-one. When you keep telling them you're busy, they may get the hint that you want to have a little more space.
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If you decide that you don't want to be friends anymore, you could say something like, "I think we've grown apart and don't have that much in common anymore." Alternatively, if they try to make plans with you, come up with some different excuses to let them know that you're not interested in hanging out. You might mention that you have other plans or that you'd rather spend time with a group of friends instead of hanging out one-on-one. When you keep telling them you're busy, they may get the hint that you want to have a little more space.
It’s extremely hard to end friendships gracefully. There are too many emotions involved. If something terrible has happened that warrants you having to end the relationship, you can quietly slip out and stop contacting or connecting with them. If you see them in social situations, simply smile and say hello, but do not engage. Friend groups always have people in them that do not like one another. It’s perfectly okay to be this person without saying anything derogatory about them. Stay classy.
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Not to be rude, but you want to end your friendship over someone making weird faces at you in class, even though it could just be her messing around? Just tell her it makes you uncomfortable, and that she could just sit next to you or you could ignore it.
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people change, friendships do too, and that’s okay. Not every connection is meant to last forever, and that doesn’t mean someone is bad or that you’re doing something wrong.
If the vibe isn’t the same and the friendship feels more draining than fulfilling, you don’t owe anyone long explanations. You don’t have to argue or come up with weird excuses—just focus on yourself and the people who make you feel good. Life’s too short to invest energy in connections that no longer flow.
Friendships, like chapters in a book, have a beginning and an end. Sometimes, you just have to turn the page and move forward.
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If the vibe isn’t the same and the friendship feels more draining than fulfilling, you don’t owe anyone long explanations. You don’t have to argue or come up with weird excuses—just focus on yourself and the people who make you feel good. Life’s too short to invest energy in connections that no longer flow.
Friendships, like chapters in a book, have a beginning and an end. Sometimes, you just have to turn the page and move forward.
Thank you everyone! This advice really helped me get through my friendship troubles!!!!
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I would suggest being direct. Tell her your feelings towards it, maybe saying you feel uncomfortable or confused by her behavior, and dislike it when she acts weird. It’ll hurt both of you if you stay quiet about your feelings, as maybe she’s just trying something and isn’t aware that she’s hurting you.
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