disappointing experience may simply be a mistake.
A long-term pattern of selfishness, disrespect, manipulation, jealousy, and unreliability is something different.
What Should You Do?
You don’t necessarily have to end a friendship immediately.
Sometimes the best first step is simply to create some distance and observe what happens.
Stop constantly initiating conversations. Set reasonable boundaries. Pay attention to how the person responds when you say “no.”
Most importantly, trust patterns rather than isolated moments.
A healthy friendship should generally leave you feeling respected, valued, and comfortable being yourself.
