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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

I ghosted a problematic friend. Now I feel terrible, but also relieved

An illustration of a person looking at a woman who is turned away with her arms folded

I had a friend who I always felt on edge around, but I tried to push past that and give them an opportunity. They had experienced childhood trauma and had mental health issues. I put my discomfort down to having to be a bit more accommodating.

They seemed incapable of maintaining friendships and would paint themselves as a victim, saying they constantly get ghosted.

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