Best friends forever? Not when you realize that the person you thought was a friend was actually a true monster. These people were in for a rude awakening when they realized what their "friends" were really like.
1. There’s Something Between Us
About a year back, I attended a convention along with my boyfriend and my best friend from childhood. After exploring plenty of stalls, we ended up at a nearby eatery. Here, my friend had a bit too much to drink—and he revealed a secret that changed everything. He blurted out his desire to be with me, in the presence of my boyfriend and myself.
This was a completely uncomfortable situation but my significant other, who's now my husband, handled it with patience.
2. Oh Dear, Diary…
All the friends I'd asked to my initial sleepover found amusement in going through my personal notebook entries where I'd written about my dad causing me pain (I had stepped out of the room and one friend got too curious).
The situation became even graver when they refused to stop or return my diary even after I entered the room, desperately begging them to. Their laughter only grew louder. That was both the first and last instance when I trusted my deepest feelings to a diary.
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3. Know-Nothing
I headed out to a pub with a few buddies to celebrate the birthday of my former girlfriend. Despite our messy break up taking a hard toll on me, I chose to attend since she'd specifically invited me. The game plan was to pop in, enjoy a drink or two, and then call it a night. Also present was a mutual friend, who was recently nursing a break up of her own.
As I mingled, I spent time chatting to this friend, doing my best to cheer her up and assure her things would eventually get better. Granted, I'm far from a trained counselor, but I gave it my best shot, you know? I was navigating similar heartbreak, so I felt inclined to extend a helping hand. But then, after we parted ways, I accidentally overheard her discussing my advice with my ex at the bar.
Her take was, “He's never experienced genuine love, so what insight could he possibly offer on the matter?" and they burst into laughter like it was the funniest thing ever. I don't think they realized I was within earshot. I immediately grabbed my jacket and opted for a lengthy walk home. It was clear to me I didn't need such unsupportive individuals in my life, and since that night, I've deliberately avoided both of them.
4. The Feeling Is Mutual
My love interest had become a member of our clique, and he betrayed me in the worst way—he began having an affair with another friend of ours, everyone just said they "didn't want to pick a side". Well, frankly, I don't feel like picking any of you either.
5. A Grim Look Into The Future
Quite a few years back, I had a roommate. We had a pretty good friendship before we started living together. One day, I stepped into the living room and found him on a call. His words were, "I miss you dude; I love you too," before hanging up. As soon as he did, he swiveled toward me and said, "Man, that guy's such a lost cause."
Turns out, he was talking to his closest childhood buddy, who was going through a tough patch and happened to be somewhat mentally challenged. His call was triggered because he was getting ribbed at his warehouse job and all he needed was somebody to talk to.
6. Silence Isn’t Golden
So, here's the story: I was at this event and 20 of my so-called "buddies" couldn't drum up a single fond memory or hilarious tale about me. The whole group went quiet, spending a painfully awkward minute just eyeing me. The silence was broken when one of them felt awkward enough to spin a fake story about me. Even after I called bluff, they chose to brush it off and move forward.
We'd all been tight for three years, some I would see every day, others at least weekly. I don't hold a grudge against them, but it's just tough to trust them after that. So I decided to cut them loose. Fast forward five years, I honestly don't have a shred of remorse for making that call.
7. Just A Couple Bucks
My best female friend, who was supposed to be my maid of honor, threatened to not attend my wedding and turn her friends against me when I declined to spend $600 on a flight for her daughter to the wedding. At first, my rejection was gentle, but then she began to persist, citing financial difficulties as a reason (despite her and her husband's annual income of $160,000), as well as the big purchase of a new car for her daughter.
Less gently, I refused again, and expressed my discomfort over her trying to guilt me into it. Her reaction was intense, and she claimed she couldn't believe I would refuse her such a thing. This completely shocked me. Forget that nonsense. So much for the deep and meaningful friendship I thought we had. I didn't see this level of superficiality and manipulative behavior coming.
8. New Laugh, Who Dis?
So there was this one time during art class in middle school, I found something hilarious and I could not help but laugh out loud. Out of nowhere, I caught my longtime best friend murmur something to someone else—and it ruined our friendship completely. "Ugh, I really can't stand [her] laugh". I quickly turned to him and said, "Excuse me?"
But he just shifted his gaze to the table, pretending he hadn't heard me. Believe it or not, that moment led me to alter my laughter. Now it sounds nothing like it used to.
9. Three Is Not Company
Back when I was 12, I had these internet buddies—let's name them Maisie and Maya. We used to chat about getting together, having sleepovers, just hanging out and enjoying ourselves. The first time we actually met was fantastic! We all clicked and I believed it was a huge success. Yet, a couple weeks later, I discovered they were doing all the things we'd planned together, only without me.
These days, they still have their sleepovers whenever Maya's home from college, and I'm the one left out. I don't talk with either of them now. It hit me hard.
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10. Fateful Nightcap
One evening, my spouse and I were hosting some friends at our place. As the night grew late, I decided to retire to bed, leaving my hubby and best pal downstairs enjoying drinks. When I descended to bid them one final goodnight, I discovered them in our backyard. Upon opening the back door, they unexpectedly tumbled onto me, partially undressed, with smudges of her lipstick smeared across his face and neck.
I've stopped communicating with my so-called "best friend" since then. Meanwhile, my husband and I are midway through dissolving our marriage.
11. Busted
When I returned home to my shared apartment, I found my roommate there with his girlfriend. She was on the floor, her shirt torn, and tears were streaming down her face. They both turned and looked at me. The girl got up, ran out of the door, and my roommate retreated to his room.
Not a single word was uttered in that grim moment. The next day, I kicked him out. I filed a report with the police, but they didn't take any further action. Nonetheless, I harbored no remorse over my decision to remove him. That incident showed me all I needed to know.
12. A History Of Bad Overhearings
I overheard a conversation between my only two friends planning to hang out later, planning specifically to "leave the redhead behind." That redhead, is me. Those two had been my sole companions for as long as my memory could reach. This already felt horrible—but it just got worse.
On another occasion, when I informed my mom about my new relationship with a girl she favored, I soon overheard her expressing her disappointment to her friend over the phone. She was disheartened by the girl's choice and wished she would consider seeing other people.
13. Takes One To Know One
I once had a web-based pal who deceived me—a classic case of catfishing. He'd always tell tall tales about how he shed tons of weight but, ironically, he resembled the 'before' photos he'd share. I mean, I wasn't really bothered, but it did get him quite a bit of attention from female users online.
Additionally, he'd make snide remarks about my low-income status, making fun of my battered vehicle and cheap diet. Quite the unpleasant character, really.
14. Start Spreading The News
Following the death of my partner, a "friend", who was notably flirtatious despite being familiar with my relationship, dropped me a message. It was barely a couple of days after my significant loss, and shockingly, he was asking me whether I was aware of my own boyfriend's passing.
He then acted like we were the closest of friends, evidently trying to find a way to flirt with me once more. The last straw came a week after my boyfriend's death when he had the audacity to tell me to 'pull myself together' and 'move on'. Since that insensitive remark, I have not communicated with him.
15. Read Any Good Books Lately?
Back when I was just a girl in my early twenties, I found myself working alongside a man who was much older than me—somewhere in his forties or fifties. This man was constantly on the move for work, so sharing our office was quite straightforward.
One particular instance that stands out is when he decided to leave me a book he thought I might enjoy. This wasn't just any novel though—it was incredibly, incredibly saucy. From then on, my relationship with him cooled noticeably.
16. Get Better Looking
While my former friend was busy messaging her sister on her iPad, I unintentionally saw their conversation. What I read was awful—she was saying how I was once good-looking, how I'd put on weight, and even suggested that my boyfriend was practically a saint for sticking around with me. Truthfully, it crushed me. It felt like a total nightmare.
17. With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?
As a professional photographer, my lifelong friend asked me to take pictures at his twin sister's wedding since hiring a high-end wedding photographer was out of their budget. So after working out my costs, I gave them a quoted price of $400—around a quarter of what it would usually cost. They agreed to this deal.
The day of the wedding, however, the bride was in a rush and couldn't find her checkbook. She reassured me she would pay in cash at a later date. From morning until late at night, I followed them around, clicking away, with both the bride and groom assuring me they had received enough cash gifts to settle my fee at a later stage.
They never did. A week down the line, I was up to my elbows in photo editing—a total of 30 hours to deliver the final 250 photos—with bills piling up and no payment in sight.
I tried to reach out them, but didn't hear back. As it turns out, they were off on a month-long honeymoon to Europe. Eventually, I had to reach out to the bride's father to sort out the payment. Throughout this whole process, not once did they express gratitude for the favor I had done.
Consequently, the friendship I had with my pal has since been affected by this incident. From that day onwards, I decided not to do wedding photography and stopped offering friendly discounts, without any exceptions.
18. A Series Of Unfortunate Events
In high school, my friends and I would gather to play Dungeons and Dragons. One member in particular always displayed a bit of a stickler attitude, but he was always excited about playing. As the Dungeon Master, I encouraged the group to invite him for a few sessions, despite his social awkwardness which stemmed from mild autism.
During our meetings, his eccentricities made him the source of much laughter and we genuinely enjoyed his company. However, he harbored a significant crush on my cousin, also a player in our game, and often acted awkwardly around her. Despite this, she found him endearing and they eventually started dating, even becoming intimate.
Our gaming sessions continued up until one particular Halloween, when my cousin showed up dressed as a zombie. That evening, the group noticed he acted even stranger than usual, exuding an impending outburst of anger. My cousin, concerned, approached him only to exclaim in shock, "Oh my god!" She turned to us and revealed that he was fiddling with himself under the table.
Visibly panicked, he stood up, forgetting to zip, and retreated to the bathroom. He returned in an attempt to act casually and wanted to continue the game. He truly seemed oblivious to his inappropriate behavior. As heart-wrenching as it was, we felt the need to remove him from the group due to this incident. He genuinely couldn't comprehend why his actions had led to this outcome.
19. Everybody Wins
During a sleepover with three of my closest pals, I was jolted awake in the middle of the night by an unsettling noise. As I tried to drift back into slumber, I heard my name being whispered, which piqued my curiosity immediately. To my disbelief, two of these so-called "friends" were hatching a plan to push me away from our circle. It felt like an endless conversation about how they found me quirky, dull, and a hassle to be around, which honestly felt brutal.
On a brighter note, I found a fresh group of friends and spilled to them about everything that had happened. My former friends then started to become ostracized by just about everyone outside their exclusive clique. So, effectively, they achieved what they desired, while I stumbled upon something I didn't even realize I urgently required. Overall, I'd regard that as a win-win, don't you think?
20. Dogs > People
My so-called "friends" committed the most heinous act—they hurled a stone at my pup, it all came to a finish. A few months down the line, one of them rang me up to hang out. My response was, "No thanks, it's better if you don't reach out to me in future, buddy."
21. He Didn’t Guard Every Life Equally
When I was 20, I worked as a lifeguard at a water park. Since I was older, I didn't really mingle with the high school employees. Most of my social circle there was made up of supervisors who had been around for a long time.
There was one supervisor, though, that I didn't really gel with. He was a bit peculiar and had a pushy demeanor, like he constantly had something to prove.
From what I knew about his past, he was pretty strange in high school until he got into weightlifting, which seemed to fuel an extreme self-obsession. Rest assured, each photo on his social media shows him posing and flexing in the mirror. I wrote him off as a bit of a goofball.
But the story doesn't end there. Turns out, he had intense issues with anger. I remember once he lost his temper over a girl declining his invitation to hang out because she wasn't feeling well. After that, I decided to distance myself.
Just a few weeks back, I was shocked to learn that he was arrested for assaulting a 70-year-old homeless woman. Just goes to show, you think you know someone.
22. Creepy Larry
Yikes, let me tell you about Creepy Larry (just a nickname we gave him). A buddy of mine dated him and, boy, did he have an eerie backstory. His parents were mixed up in some weird, cult-like activities, and his origins were always shrouded in mystery and whatnot.
The signs of a troubled soul were apparent in him—quite alarming, honestly. The guy had this somber fascination with roadkill. He'd collect their lifeless bodies, hang them from trees till the carcasses were just bones, and turn those remains into jewelry.
I only had the pleasure of his company once, and while I wouldn't claim to be an expert on reading people, this guy gave off super disturbing vibes. His inscrutable features and awkward social manners were enough to give me goosebumps. Just the way he sat silently sketching—a bizarre, distorted face—in the midst of a bustling party was unsettling.
At some point during the party, he obtained wooden swords and smacked a guy so badly he fainted. Without a word of explanation, he left the unconscious guy on the floor and nonchalantly resumed his duel. He and my buddy broke up, but, to my horror, he works at my local grocery store, shooting icy stares that could freeze anyone's blood to ice.
23. Thinking With The Wrong Head
For over a decade, I had a best friend who was a guy. One night, I was feeling really low and heartbroken because I had seen a couple of my friends tragically pass away during a beach outing a few weeks prior. Sensing my distress, he decided to stay back to keep me company and even proposed to spend the night so that I wouldn't have to be alone. His assurance that he would respect my personal boundaries comforted me. As I tearfully drifted off to sleep, he held me which I didn't mind at that moment.
However, I woke up to an alarming reality. He was touching me...without my agreement, of course.
I was enraged. I immediately confronted him and demanded he leave my home. Although he returned a few days after to apologize, I was so repulsed by what he did, all I could tell him was to leave for good and not contact me again ever. I ended up blocking him. His deceit left me feeling violated and deeply betrayed...
24. One Up, One Down
This fella seemed to be a chronic exaggerator who consistently felt compelled to outdo everyone else. It got so outrageous that he even tried to surpass negative experiences, which was just absurd. If you were into any sport, he claimed to be an Olympic-grade player. If you favored writing, he boasted about authoring a book that was allegedly praised by several notable figures. And if you had a case of the flu, he'd swear he was battling cancer (I'm not even joking; this guy actually fibbed about having cancer).
Initially, I was pretty naive and bought into his tales. However, once I figured out that he was just spewing nonsense, I tried to shrug off the lunacy and maintain our friendship. But eventually, I reached my breaking point. I grew tired of the incessant modest—and not so modest—boasting.
Occasionally, I feel a tinge of regret because in retrospect, it's apparent he was probably in a tough spot if he needed attention and adoration to such extreme extents. But then I am reminded of how utterly annoying it was being in his presence during our last couple of weeks together.
25. How To Stay Miserable
One of my close pals put up a lengthy vent about her life being pretty terrible. As her close confidant, I sent her a note, reminding her that I'd be there if she needs a chat or something. Two days later, she replies pretty harshly, saying, "I'd rather stab my own eyes with a spoon. Get lost". What? So, I asked her if I'd done something to upset her, to which she said, "No, my issues are just mine, just get lost". Well, once was enough! Since then, I've not had a conversation with her.
26. What…You Don’t Cosby?
Back in my college days, I met a guy through a couple of shared classes. We didn't really connect that much, but then I began dating a girl who was good friends with him. One evening, us three along with three of the girls decided to hang out at a bar. In a typical fashion, the four girls went to the bathroom together—a common phenomenon among women.
While they were away, this guy, without any hint of shyness, pulled out a tiny, plastic bag full of pills. Can you believe it? He dropped one into a girl's drink, simply grinning at me as if it was the most normal thing.
When the girls returned, I knew I had to intervene. I immediately dumped out the spiked drink and publicly declared his deed. After that instance, I never crossed paths with that guy again.
27. Leave The Swords In The Game
I met a girl on World of Warcraft who I really admired, though she was living in another country. After visiting a few times, we developed a romantic relationship. Eventually, I decided to relocate and start fresh in a new country with her. But around four months into my relocation, I began to notice that her behavior was quite concerning. She would have dramatic mood swings and displayed high levels of aggression. Unexpectedly, she stabbed me in my sleep one night.
Obviously, once I was released from the hospital, I immediately boarded the first plane back to my home country. She is currently receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital.
28. Spreading Himself Thin
I asked a buddy to hang out at my place—and he left me totaly disgusted. He made quite a mess in my bathroom. You could find it splattered on the toilet seat, and some even landed on the floor.
29. The Beat of Your Own Drum
"He behaves as though everyone admires him! Just to clarify, we're only around him since he's almost always willing to do what we dare him to. He's a bit like a melancholic marionette." This quote came from a girl I was seriously crushing on.
Sure enough, each time anyone started a sentence with phrases such as, "I'd love to see what would happen if"… or "I bet you $20 you wouldn't dare to do ", I’d promptly take the challenge and give it a shot.
30. Stalking Is An Understatement
I once had a "pal" who was so envious of my relationship that she took it to another level. Pretending to be a Chinese female student (which she wasn't), she sent my partner an email under a disguise. In the email, she claimed that I was just with him to get myself ahead. This level of spying and meddling went beyond anything I had experienced before, a bit shocking considering we were college students and not in high school.
31. The Predator In Your Inbox
Turned out, my online buddy was actually a registered criminal. This person used to be a high school teacher and got involved with a 15-year-old student. I always felt something was off about him, and after seeing a newspaper headline, I understood the odd, seclusive way he lived. So, we are no longer friends.
32. Ghosted
I was in a shop, looking at an item in a glass display when I recognized a voice I knew. As I was thinking about turning around to greet them, I spotted the reflection of my two buddies in the glass. One whispered, "Is that...you know..." and something seemed strange. So instead of spinning around, I continued to act as though I was engrossed in the item on display.
This way, I subtly watched their reflection behind me. I then noticed something that made my heart sink—my other friend gesture for silence and they both covered their faces before departing. I felt incredibly let down. But here's the horrifying bit—just two months before this, one of these friends was my maid of honor. I believed our friendship was solid after being friends for nearly a decade.
This incident made me rethink this friendship. Fortunately, a week later, she told me she was relocating a hefty 700 km away. After that, I removed her from all my online circles.
33. Do You Have To Let It Linger?
Not long ago, I had a friend over to watch the election returns – we're politics nerds, and we've been doing this for over two decades. However, he spent the entire time engrossed in a couple of online poker tournaments on his phone, barely even talking. He ended up sleeping over, despite being known for overstaying his welcome.
The next morning, I prepared breakfast for us at 9 am. I reminded him that I had to start work at 10 am, but he then decided to use the bathroom and stayed holed up in there with his phone for a solid 40 minutes. On top of this, it took him half an hour to put on his shoes, constantly checking his phone the whole time. It didn't stop there.
After finally getting his shoes on, he proclaimed he'd have a few cigarettes before heading out and ended up just sitting in my patio for another half hour. After all this, he just got up and left without so much as a thank you or goodbye. He then went on to smoke in his car parked just across my house.
This is the same person who, a couple of years ago, arrived three hours late for a dinner at my place partly because he took a burger detour along the way. He also made a six-hour-delayed appearance at my daughter's second birthday party and entirely ditched my 40th birthday bash. Upon reflection, I realized this guy isn't really a cherished old friend, just a prolonged acquaintance who behaves badly.
Anyhow, it's safe to say he won't be getting any more invites from me.
34. A Blast From The Past
Just after my stint in the Navy, I started attending a few classes at a local community college. I was barely settled in, about a week or two into the term, when I received a surprising email on my student account. It was from a guy who recognized me all the way from elementary school, mentioning that we used to be mates during our first and second-grade years in X School.
At first, I vaguely remembered hanging out with a kid who shared the same first name as this guy, but his last name? That was a long shot. I mean, who retains everyone's full names from their second grade mates?
Anyway, I still found the surprise reunion rather interesting, so I invited him to catch up at the library. And indeed, as soon as he walked in, his face brought back old memories. I was certain he was my old pal from the early school years, although his mannerisms had taken on a somewhat creepy, and exceedingly stoic nature.
Our conversation took an eerie turn as he seemed to be simply echoing my responses. He asked about what I've been doing and after sharing about my Navy experience, he too claimed to have served the same stint in the Navy. But when I asked about his Navy rank, which is usually fresh on any Navy vet's mind, he drew a blank. This clearly signaled a fib.
Overall, the encounter left me feeling somewhat uneasy. After I got home, I truly pondered over the strange occurrence. Could it be that he’d spent his time in the library, not studying, but scanning through everyone's profiles? How else would he have discovered my name since I was relatively new? Aside from that bizarre coincidence, I never crossed paths with him again. Truth be told, I wasn't eager to. That encounter with him remains as one of my weirdest experiences.
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35. Ah, Childhood
This might sound bizarre and trivial, but not too long ago, my childhood friend came across her ancient hard drive from around our 6th or 7th grade. We started to sift through it together and to say I unveiled some ghosts from the past would be an understatement. With the content being quite old (I'm 20 now), she didn't mind me exploring it. Among the assorted finds were numerous MSN chat logs (talk about nostalgia) that showed her and some of our middle school classmates savagely badmouthing me. Terms like ugly, irksome, and overweight were thrown about as if it were sport.
36. The Party’s Over
My buddy let her sister, her sister's boyfriend, and their kid move in with her. You see, her place was always the hangout spot ever since she and her girlfriend got their own home while we were still in high school. We were all intrigued when we heard that the boyfriend had just gotten out of jail.
We believed it was for bank robbery, which made him seem pretty cool to us, considering we were going through our "too-cool-for-school, Scarface-watchin'" phase.
However, it turned out this guy wasn't jailed for bank robbery, but rather, for doing something unspeakable to a child. This was especially concerning due to the fact that he was living with his newborn son. Needless to say, we were all taken aback when we discovered the truth.
In response, our friend group chose to avoid spending time at that house, at least until both the sister and her boyfriend were back in jail for unrelated reasons. Their child ended up under the care of the state.
37. That Personal Touch
It hit me that our friendship had ended when, after months of silence, my once close pal sent me a message. What was it about? Well, he was promoting a pyramid scam and was on the hunt for more potential members. I was among a dozen or so others, randomly selected to receive this text.
38. All In The Family
My cousin used to jokingly tell me that if we weren't family, he'd be interested in dating me. He made it a point to mention how attractive he found me. Every time there was a family event, he'd follow me around, looking for any reason to hug me or playfully prod me. I then started bringing my serious boyfriend to these gatherings so he could meet my relatives. My cousin, as expected, wasn't too happy.
He made it clear to my boyfriend that if he ever hurt me, there'd be serious consequences (luckily, my boyfriend's quite witty and can take care of himself). And whenever he'd see my boyfriend getting close to me, my cousin would retreat and wait for another chance to approach me.
Today, he tends to keep his distance since I've consistently been bringing my boyfriend along, and I've become more assertive in my interactions with him.
39. Well, You Did Throw The Bouquet…
My so-called "best friend" came to town to serve as a bridesmaid at my wedding. She ended up cheating on her husband with one of the groomsmen, and for some reason, put the blame on me. Because the wedding was mine, she somehow reached the conclusion that her act of infidelity was my responsibility.
40. The Ol’ Switcheroo
For almost a year, my best friend and I shared an apartment without any issues. Then one day, his dad suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to work or pay his bills. My friend insisted we should let his dad live in the apartment, which unfortunately meant I had to go. Whilst I argued that it wasn't fair for me to move since it wasn't my situation to fix, I eventually gave in. I returned to my parents' place so that his dad could move into the apartment.
Several weeks later, truth surfaced—and it was bad. A post on Facebook caught my attention: my friend expressing joy about his girlfriend moving in. It turned out that the whole thing was a ruse to get me out of the apartment so his girlfriend could take my place. His dad did have a stroke and was struggling with finding a place to live, but eventually did. My so-called friend continued the deceit to ensure I left.
I haven't spoken to him since.
41. Party For Two
My hen party is set for this weekend. I sent out invites to more than a dozen of my pals. Around half gave me a definite yes. But as the week rolled on, all backed out except my one and only, faithful maid of honor. So, now it's a cozy get-together just for the two of us.
42. Denial Won’t Get Her Anywhere
There's a girl I'm acquainted with who gets a kick out of making others shed tears. That's her thing—she actively encourages people around her to cry and actually derives pleasure from it. Once, we had a mutual friend who sadly lost his dad in a car crash. She'd deliberately bring up the topic knowing well it'd lead to him breaking down.
Her justification? She didn't believe it was wrong, and she claimed "everyone does it." I advised her to seek guidance about this odd hobby, but she shrugged it off, stating that she enjoys it, and therefore, there was no need for any intervention.
43. Don’t Be Sensitive Bro, It’s Just Your Ex-Girlfriend
During one evening when I was working late, my high school friends spent the entire time poking fun at how much they could disrupt my life, all because they thought my reactions to mayhem were amusing. They weren't just discussing harmless pranks—they were considering seriously harmful actions, like having an affair with my ex-girlfriend or creating highly stressful situations in a relationship with me.
There were loads of discussions about genuinely shaking up my life and they seemed to find it hilarious. These were the same friends who, after one of them slept with my ex just six hours after our break up, had the audacity to call me immature for feeling upset. When I confronted each of them, their universal response was that I needed to get a better sense of humor if I was hurt by their conversation.
I immediately distanced myself from this toxic group and never looked back. Now, after two decades, I occasionally get updates about their lives through mutual contacts or social media. It turns out that most of them are struggling both professionally and socially. This reinforces my belief that the best revenge is to simply lead a better life than those who have treated you badly.
44. Amateur Ghosting
Let me share an experience where I lost respect for three individuals all at once, during my later high school years. A so-called "friend" from our circle had invited us all to chill at his place. On that particular day, we were supposed to decide on a meeting time, but no one was responding to my messages or calls, or the responses were obscure. It was nearing 7:00 p.m., a little later than I had initially thought, so I took the call to head over. Upon discerning the real situation, my heart sank.
I messaged one of the guys, informing him that since I wasn't getting many responses, I'd simply pop by our "friend's" house. Suddenly, this "friend" called me, claiming to be busy with something and uncertain about the gathering. He said he'd let me know. The ironic thing was, he called me just as I was parking my car outside his home, and I could see my whole crew inside his house.
I continued the call for numerous minutes, observing him gesturing everyone to hush, doing the chatter gesture, and so on, all while keeping him clueless that I was just outside, watching it all. Eventually, he noticed my car—and that's when he proceeded to hurt me. Instantly, he directed everyone to conceal themselves, assuming I had just arrived. Another guy, who posed as a friend, along with his girlfriend, even dropped to the floor to dodge window visibility.
Those three individuals—the two supposed "friends" and his girlfriend—no longer have my respect. I no longer associate with any of them, which is a relief. However, I did distinctly see a genuine friend confront the "friend". He immediately rang me, asking me to hold on, clearly preferring my company over the other guys.
Fast forward 20 years, we're still thick as thieves and formed a new tight-knit group. So, there's a silver lining indeed.
45. Odd Man Out
I had asked my friends to join me at a yearly event I always attend, but they declined my invitation. However, I still went solo on the actual day. I was surprised to learn, weeks after, that they ended up going together and didn't include me.
46. A Thief In Our Midst
Back in high school, I had a fantastic friend who was pretty cool. However, he always had this knack for pushing products on people in the hallways—video games, pocketknives, sunglasses, you name it. After over a year of friendship, he visited my house for a hangout, and lo and behold, several of my absolute favorite video games had disappeared by the time he left.
It wasn't challenging to piece the puzzle together, and honestly, I was willing to forgive him if only he'd own up to it and say sorry. But, his reaction was far from it. He became defensive and irate, totally caught me off guard. And just like that, he lost any respect I had held for him.
47. BFF Stands For “Big Freaking Fake-Down”
My friend "Kate" and I ended up staying with a girl she knew, "Jessica," during our US visit. From the start, Jessica acted off, trying to isolate me by luring Kate to different parts of the house while I was elsewhere. She even had Kate sleep in her room and locked them in for hours at a time, which forced me to find my own distractions.
Meeting her peculiar friends didn't help; they barely acknowledged me. When it was time for Kate and me to head to another state, Jessica insisted on tagging along. Our host there, "Robin," was a no-nonsense woman who confronted Jessica about her odd behavior. Jessica's response? She locked herself in a room, dragging Kate along with her.
After spending the whole day locked in, Kate emerged and admitted to me that Jessica was not only weird but also scary. We had planned to meet another online friend, "Matt," in another state, but Jessica vetoed the idea, citing her distrust of Matt. She even suggested accompanying us, but preventing us from meeting Matt. We firmly declined, causing a teary outburst from Jessica, and left. Jessica was promptly blocked by Kate on all platforms.
Soon after, we got a call from Kate's mom, who had been contacted by a disturbed Jessica. Jessica had raised an alarm about Kate's safety, alleging that we left her alone and that Matt posed a danger. She urged Kate's mother to convince us to go back to her.
This ordeal turned pretty unsettling quickly when, later, another forum friend revealed Jessica had been spreading rumors of her and Kate being in love and having slept together. Although I can't confirm the veracity of these stories, I know Kate has always identified as straight and she vehemently denied any such incident.
It's clear Jessica was simply infatuated with Kate. In fact, months later, we heard Jessica was claiming to save money to come find Kate in our country. Fortunately, she never showed up. Aside from the Jessica fiasco, our trip was fantastic and led to quite a few new friendships.
48. Wanna Chill?
I've had a lifelong buddy, over a decade of friendship. He always had occasional down periods, life getting him low. I'd usually be the one lending an ear, offering comfort, spending many nights in support. He wasn't always down, our friendship was also filled with joy, laughter, and carefree times.
Then, the tables turned after a decade... I found myself in the midst of depression. I'd escaped an emotionally difficult relationship, tangled in lies about a fabricated pregnancy, just to keep me entwined. It flung me into a crisis of life's meaning, into a deep pit of sadness...but things were about to get bleaker. When I tried sharing my turmoil with my longtime friend... just a few minutes in, his response was: "Shut the hell up, you're bugging me"!
After saying he was going to bed, he left. A week later, he nonchalantly messaged: "Up to hang out"? I suggested he look for a new best mate. Haven't heard from him since.
49. Always Keep The Receipts
I had a best friend in college for about four years; we even shared a room. When her fiancé finished basic training, he moved in with us and they opened a joint bank account. She asked me to pay my half of the rent directly to him, and I did—but it turns out he was pocketing the money and not letting her know I'd paid. This caused her to become quite angry with me to the point where she wouldn't even talk to me.
I was completely in the dark until one day I walked into our home to find an eviction notice and all of my belongings stuffed into black garbage bags by the door. When I confronted her, she accused me of free-riding on rent and utilities. This accusation was quickly disproved though, when I showed her copies of the checks I had written. She was shocked and stood rooted to the spot as I loaded up my car with my things.
Months later, she tried to apologize and wanted to restart our friendship. I told her that while I forgave her, I didn't need "friends" like her in my life. I wished her well.
50. Betrayed Two Ways
After four years of being together, my partner and I were close to calling it quits. A primary reason was his consistent joblessness and overall laziness. Eventually, we couldn't stand each other and decided to break up. He was finally planning to move out. During this trying phase, our common friend became a strong support system for me. She sympathized with my situation and often indulged me in social outings, gym sessions and other typical post-breakup activities.
However, to my utter shock, my ex gathered the courage one day to request me to stop spending so much time with our friend. Soon, I discovered the unsettling truth, that my partner and my best friend had been secretly seeing each other for months while he and I were still together. A double betrayal, indeed! Although I was deeply hurt, I was more angered by her deceit than his. I had already resigned to the fact that he was no good for me and had promised myself not to shed any more tears over him.
51. Maid Of Dishonor
I was set to be the maid of honor for my best friend's wedding, but she said I couldn't be in any of the photos because she thinks I'm not attractive. I've never felt so hurt before.
52. Super Disappointed
A few years back, I chose to host a Super Bowl party. For the occasion, I even bought a shiny new grill and set up an additional TV in the kitchen, thinking some guests may prefer to munch snacks while enjoying the game from there. I had prepared an ample variety of food and had beers chilling in the fridge. But, a chilling message arrived about half an hour before the game; and my heart sank reading it.
The entire group had decided to meet up at someone else's place, requesting me to bring all the food and beverages there. It goes without saying, I didn't attend. Since that day, I haven't hosted any more parties at my home.
53. Unsweet Vindication
One day, on a canoeing trip with my friend, I overheard his mother saying that I was merely being weak, moaning about leg pain all day. Turns out, it wasn't just wimping out; weeks later, I was diagnosed with a leg bone tumor. So, I felt somewhat justified by the diagnosis, but then again, yes, it was cancer. Now, though, I'm doing much better!
54. Bon Voyage!
About a month into my latest job, my boyfriend and I decided to take a getaway. There was this older colleague, who I'd hardly interacted with, who unexpectedly gave me a homemade gift box related to my vacation. I instantly pulled back, finding it bizarre that a near stranger would prepare a holiday present for me. Why did a vacation deserve a gift? Now that I've been at the company for a number of years, I've discovered he's got a reputation for being the office weirdo. He even tries to take photos of the new female interns.
55. Wherever You Are, I Won’t Be
My friend was acting out of control. She had this habit of sneaking into her ex-boyfriends' houses late at night, just to watch them sleeping. Not just that, she was also hurling bricks and smashing their car windows. It was clear to me that I could be her next target if anything went wrong. So, I decided it was best to move away and I didn't let her know.
56. Til The End
My high school buddy once tried persuading me to join in a suicide pact with her, suggesting we'd remain everlastingly together. She had a distinct emo vibe and frequently outlined how wonderful it would be if we exited the world as a pair. Due to other statements he had previously made, I made a gentle effort to create some distance between us.
Quite honestly, she truly frightened me. Even today, she instills a sense of fear in me, even though I have relocated thousands of miles away and we haven't crossed paths for years. It's evident she's dealing with some significant personal problems.
57. Not The Best Pickup Line Ever Heard
I knew a guy who harbored feelings for me. I had made it clear from the start that I didn't return his sentiments. However, things took an unexpected turn when he confessed something disturbing. He admitted that he enjoyed cutting out images of women's body parts from magazines and piecing them together to resemble what he thought I might look like undressed.
He would then talk to this collage at night, pretending to have a conversation with me. Chillingly, he divulged this information as though it would somehow flatter or impress me. Needless to say, I promptly ended that friendship.
58. Taking The Hint
I've always grappled with social anxiety, but finally, I felt like I was coming to grips with it. I was on my way to see one of these girls and I messaged her about our meetup location on route to her place. But before I could even knock on her door, I heard her talking. I wish I hadn't. She exclaimed, "Oh my god. She's so bothersome. Why didn't she catch the hint?"
What happened next was a few minute-long session of these people, who had promised never to judge me and called us a family, bad-mouthing me for no reason whatsoever. It felt like all the headway I'd made in overcoming my social anxiety just collapsed. However, I did feel a sense of satisfaction when she attempted to invite me to her wedding and I chose to ignore her messages.
59. The Notebook
At university, I began forming a friendship with a girl who had some quirky behaviors, which didn't bother me. She would often talk about my appearance, saying I was unique compared to other girls she knew—I got the feeling she might have had feelings for me. I didn't mind, and since I'm not gay, I didn't encourage these implied feelings. Out of nowhere, I've been informed that she's expressed wanting to touch me inappropriately.
As weird as that was, things escalated further. One day, she left her notebook open behind me. A fellow student saw it, read it, and called me. Inside it was an entry styled like a diary directed to God. She confessed to feeling guilty for her actions and even shared her urge to commit suicide. She wrote that I was the cause of these feelings, accusing me of leading her towards "damnation".
I couldn't believe what I was reading. My classmate and I decided to keep quiet about this situation and simply opted to keep our distance from her. The whole scenario felt too strange, and I suspected she might have left her notebook open intentionally.
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60. Lose One, Lose Another Free
Let me share a little story with you. On my 19th birthday, I discovered my then-boyfriend in a compromising situation with my former best friend in my own bedroom during my own party. And just in case you're wondering, yes, I threw out the bed because it stirred up too many unpleasant memories.
Upon stumbling upon them, I was initially shell-shocked. But I quickly pulled myself together, declared our relationship over, and booted both of them out into the frosty 2°C weather—barely dressed, mind you. Following that, I chose to lift my spirits and enjoy the rest of the evening with my other, more trustworthy friends.
As for the pair? No clue what happened to them, and frankly, I couldn't care less. I won't lie, it took me a while to regain my faith in people, but I'm in a much better place now.
61. Stay Away From My Baby
Here's an odd tale about a lady I got acquainted with online, and later in real life (IRL). For some context, I'm a bisexual woman. Our conversations kicked off after I posted on a lesbian forum, talking about my life as a single mom raising a child. At that point, I was still figuring out my sexuality. We started chatting a lot, dishing out hundreds of texts every day, some even quite flirtatious.
What was strange was her fixation on my toddler. It felt like she was always insisting on pictures and updates of my kid. Ultimately, we decided to meet in person. Seeing me alone, she seemed taken aback and immediately asked about my daughter's whereabouts. I explained that my daughter was with my mom so we could have our date. She seemed a little unsettled by that.
Following our rendezvous, things turned intimate at my home. But even then, she couldn't stop inquiring about my daughter. "Can I meet her after this?" "Could you let me babysit?" "Do you think she'll start calling me mommy?" I tried to manage her expectations, reminding her that my daughter was just a toddler. Her fixation went beyond normal concern, stepping into unsettling territory when she took a pacifier, a used onesie, and sifted through the diaper pail.
Her behaviour led me to conclude that she was beyond strange. She followed me around for some time, but with a move back to my mom's place already underway, I eventually evaded her.
62. Do NOT Mess With The Dog
My buddy offered to look after our home and take care of our pup while we travelled abroad for holiday. However, what ended up happening was she neglected him. He was locked inside our home for several days since, apparently, she was too occupied with her "job" to take the time to let him out or give him a drink of water.
Interestingly, our place was just a half-hour closer to where she worked than her own home. Unfortunately, we no longer keep in touch, but we still have our beloved dog.
63. The End Of A Friendship
My heart was shattered when my dad died, and then came another devastating blow. Not one of my friends made it to the funeral. The venue was an hour and a half away, and when they concocted reasons for not attending, I told them I got it. But to be honest, I didn't. What shocked me was that two of my almost-stranger neighbors were there. We're friends these days.
64. Last Ride
Last Friday, my friend was in the car with me, asking that I drop her off at her boyfriend's place. She revealed her awful plan—she was going to move in with him...all while her husband was in the back, holding their baby, scared and crying. He's scared because he doesn't know how he's going to take care of their child. I even had to give him $20 for food because it seemed like the mother was indifferent to their plight...
What was on her mind was moving in with her new boyfriend.
65. What Would I Do Without You…And Your Car
I got grounded for a bit, and once I could go out again, they dropped this harsh line on me: "We're really happy to see you...we've been having to hoof it everywhere". Back then, I was the only one who had wheels.
66. A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Hurts
The term was wrapping up and about 40-45 of my fellow students decided we'd head into town after school for some food, photos, and general fun. It wasn't an exclusive event, but for some reason my buddies were shocked to see me there. Eventually, we divided into different fast-food joint factions—McDonald's, Burger King, and so on.
Next on the agenda was a group photo. By this time, an extra 10 students who weren't originally supposed to be there showed up, boosting our numbers to around 50-55. One of the popular guys got ready to snap the picture. Then a couple of them started questioning why I was included in the group, suggesting that I should be the one to take the photo. This picture would have included around 70% of the people I considered my friends.
It didn't make me feel great to put it mildly. It wasn't like anyone volunteered to switch places with me, and believe me, it wasn't because I'm a fantastic photographer.
67. Catty Behavior
Not too long ago, I started a new gig and had some initial interactions with new colleagues who were curious about me. At a gathering last week, a pair of my colleagues, curious about whether I owned any pets, inquired. I told them about my furry, feline companion and they were eager to see a snapshot. We were waiting for the meeting to start, so I promptly fetched my phone from my desk.
When I returned, it was still just the three of us. I showed off my kitty's photo and then tucked my phone away. Fast forward a bit, during my one-month performance review, I was pulled up for inappropriate phone use during meetings, which apparently upset someone. When I inquired about the exact meeting, I was taken aback. It was that same gathering.
The room was only occupied by myself and the two inquisitive ladies when the so-called incident occurred, and I didn’t touch my phone again, so it had to be them. Not the smoothest way to kick-off my tenure at a new job.
68. Good Thing You Stayed Away
There was a guy, a year younger than me, in my tenth grade P.E. class who revealed that he was gay, only to be mostly excluded after that. His eccentric personality and less-than-stellar personal hygiene made him an easy target for avoidance. However, I chose to extend a hand of friendship, volunteering to be his gym buddy, as I've also experienced the sting of being singled out for my differences.
After a few weeks, it seemed his demeanor softened. Still, he began making strong advances towards me, which seemed peculiar given his earlier claim. He eventually confessed the disturbing truth—that he lied about his sexuality to gain empathy, at which point I decided to keep my distance.
Fast forward to the following year, where I had enrolled in a vocational school for my junior year. One day, the entire school was forced into lockdown. The reason was none other than this same guy. Turns out, he had stolen a firearm, shot his mother several times, and was reportedly heading to the high school with a "hit list".
69. Ahead Of Their Age
I ceased my association with a guy once I realized that his circle of "friends" comprised mostly of teenage girls. It occurred to me that, contrary to his flattery, I wasn't necessarily mature beyond my years—he just enjoyed my company as a minor. Despite my efforts to bring this up with my girlfriends who he was "friendly" with, none seemed to comprehend the problem.
I recall asking out loud, "Why is a 21-year-old guy spending time with a bunch of 13 to 15-year-olds?" It felt like the answer was glaringly evident; I couldn't fathom why they didn't see it. They all appeared shocked at the idea that we might not be the coolest kids around. Amber even declared, "We're more mature compared to typical 14-year-olds". But Amber, we're still just teenagers! Why is this guy not spending time with his college-age peers?
Hence, I decided not to join them when he was present. Eventually, they too ceased their hangouts with him after he "courted" and then broke up with a few of them. Recollecting such moments now, as an adult, gives me the creeps. If I ever become a parent, I wonder how I'll manage to let my kids go out unsupervised.
70. Vengeful Neighbor
I had a peculiar friend when I was at university. However, our friendship took a nosedive when I discovered that she was deliberately not treating her chlamydia as a form of revenge against the guys who had upset her during her undergrad years. Needless to say, I distanced myself from that friendship pretty quickly.
71. Best Foes Forever?
I'm just two weeks shy of my high school graduation as a seventeen-year-old, and I've got a confession to make: my best friend irks me to no end. Honestly, she's the most frustrating person I've ever known. She leans heavily into playing the fool, only to turn around and get upset when people don't take her seriously. Whenever I need advice for my issues, I get nothing substantial from her, yet she never misses a chance to chat about her own worries.
And what are her troubles you ask? Well, stuff like, "Two boys are into me, who should I go for"? There's a guy in our friend circle who's got a soft spot for her, she's well aware of this, and she continually encourages him to join us. She shares her Spotify playlists with him, signal-boosts her emotion-filled "private" Tumblr posts to him.
Yet, she turns around and pegs him as creepy for tagging along with us constantly. Complains about him tuning into her Spotify playlists and scanning her Tumblr blog—the very same content she explicitly told him to check out. She dubs girls in our year as flippant for switching partners frequently, but she herself has been in a tumultuous on-and-off relationship for over a year. But it doesn't stop there.
She's always gunning to mimic me while simultaneously trying to outdo me. If I grab a new outfit, she'll buy an identical one. Anytime I express a liking for something, suddenly it's her favorite too. She's also a snitch. Whenever I trust her with my secrets, I expect them to remain between us. So it was quite the bombshell when her boyfriend started grilling me on details I shared only with her.
The true kicker is, we really aren’t best friends. I stopped discussing the significant parts of my life with her a while ago. Our ten-year friendship has not included a single embrace, because she "isn't the affectionate type". Yet, she has no issues showing fondness towards our other friends.
Still, I'm the only one she's somewhat close to at school. Let me be frank: on behalf of our friends, they can't stand her. I've never confronted her about this, for obvious reasons. While it's a messed-up relationship, I can't ditch her because she battles with anxiety and I refuse to be the one appearing as the bad guy.
I'm off to university three hours away this September, and I made a decision: I won't be the one carrying this friendship on my own. If she doesn’t pull her weight, that's on her. If we lose touch, it's her responsibility. I've tolerated this for too long and it's been a steady source of stress throughout high school. I'm ready for a new chapter in my life, and I can't allow this to follow me.
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72. Selfish: An Ugly Color
My good friend of nearly a decade showed me a side I wasn't expecting. I'd always realized she was a bit emotionally demanding, but I didn't think it would eventually be directed at me. Around the same time she lost her job, my husband's yearly medical check raised concerns of potential prostate cancer. I shared my deep-seated fears and apprehension about his health on my personal blog.
Shockingly, my friend reacted in the most unexpected way—by publicly criticizing me on my blog. She berated me for being too focused on myself, and for failing to support her through her job loss. Completely shell shocked, I ended our communication (thankfully, my husband's health scare turned out to be a false alarm).
After a year, she reached out via email expressing remorse for her previous insensitivity. We tentatively started to rebuild our friendship. However, a few months later when her brother-in-law's girlfriend decided to place her unborn child for adoption due to complicated personal reasons, my friend publicly chastised the girlfriend.
She made a big deal on her blog about how the girlfriend should have considered offering her and her husband the opportunity to adopt the child before making her decision, as they'd been trying to have a baby. This and other similar incidents forced me to face the fact that my friend wasn't the person I thought she was. When she realized I was pulling away, she furiously confronted me before finally ending our friendship. To be honest, I breathed a sigh of relief.
73. Pranked!
During one particular summer in my high school days, I fell for this girl. We used to spend time together outside of our shared job. A buddy of mine was adamant that I should make a move and ask her out. Eventually, I took a deep breath and went for it. Spoiler alert—it didn't go well. I can still recall how she grinned as she delivered the harsh reality.
That's when I discovered that she and that so-called buddy had been in a secret relationship for a year. Apparently, they thought pranking me would be a 'hoot'. My hopes went from sky-high to rock-bottom in seconds, all accompanied by her cruel smile.
74. Money Walks
When I was 19, I got into a serious car accident that put me in the hospital for a month. Since I couldn't manage my finances during that time, I asked my 27-year-old sister to handle my bills and gave her access to my debit card. My parents were preoccupied with taking care of me—they just didn't have the time to look after my financial matters as well.
However, my sister decided to take advantage of the situation by helping herself to around $1,000 from my savings. This was money I had worked full-time to accumulate to fund my college education, while I was laid up in a hospital bed, uncertain if I'd ever walk again.
She might still be family to me, but I can't regard her as a friend any longer.
75. Weird Sympathy Move, But Okay
My friend spilled a story at a local bar to some new acquaintances about her mother's death, and later on I offered my mournful condolences on her being an orphan. Years ago, she had confided in me about her dad's passing, but asked that I keep it under wraps. Then she dropped a shocking bombshell: "Did I ever tell you my dad died? I thought I had said it was my mum! In truth, they're both still alive. I picked up from a book back in college that a story of parental death is a good sympathy magnet. Ha!"
Talk about displaying signs of a sociopath!
76. There’s No Place Like Home
During my university days, I began to make acquaintance with a fellow student. He was a bit quirky and jittery, yet I felt he deserved kindness just like everyone else. As we often reached the lecture hall around the same time, we'd strike up small conversations. One of these days, he was curious about my hometown, so I told him about it, particularly emphasizing how tiny it was. His reaction caught me off-guard.
He had a hard time believing just how small my town was. So, he pulled out his tablet, got on Google Maps, and looked up my faraway hometown (which is multiple states away from our university). As he brought up the map, I spotted my home.
Thoughtlessly, I pointed it out. In a whisper so soft that I almost missed it, he murmured, "Gotcha", and he saved the location of my house. This situation left me genuinely unsure of how to react, and from then on, I consciously avoided any further interactions with him.
77. Bang Bang
It all began as a close call to being shot in the head. We were just teens, old enough to drive. As I was prepping to leave, they were fiddling about in his dad's room. Next, we hopped into his parents' car—I took the co-driver's seat, he was at the wheel, and the other guy was seated behind me. And then suddenly, everything shifted.
A deafening high pitched ringing overpowered my senses, almost as though my ears had popped. A new addition appeared on the dashboard—a fresh hole, just within an inch from my left. I turned back to witness him armed with a gun, likely sneaked from his father's room, perhaps to appear 'cool'.
My panic was met with irritation—particularly because they didn't want the father, who was mowing the lawn nearby, wearing huge headphones, to notice what had happened. They insisted I behave normally during the ride and made me promise to keep this incident secret. I was utterly spooked and slightly afraid of them, so I didn't squeal.
78. Leaving Without Stutter
Stuttering severely makes it tough for me to strike up friendships. But I did manage to make one steadfast friend, or so I thought. She always seemed patient and considerate. I'm ordinarily quite reserved, and in a crowd, it's easy for folks to not notice I'm around. This friend, let's call her Julie, invited me over for a small gathering at her place.
Whilst dinner was taking place, there was a lively chatter, and someone asked for my views on a certain topic. I gave my input, an uphill task given my stutter. As the evening went by, I was unwinding in the living room with a glass of scotch, while Julie and the other guests mingled in the kitchen. Then I overheard this conversation—it was a gut punch. My name came up casually, and Julie said, "Ugh, why ask her of all people? I can't stand her stammering. Just let the 'normal' people do the t-t-t-t-talking."
I just sat there as Porky Pig quips were exchanged and people jeered. Things then escalated to someone suggesting a correlation between my stutter and a lack of intelligence, while others commended Julie for 'putting up' with me. Overwhelmed with hurt and anger, I decided to confront them.
Upon stepping into the kitchen, their expression quickly changed to horror. Looking startled, Julie hesitated, "Oh god, I thought you had left." In response, I left without saying a word and haven't been in touch with her since then.
79. Just Sugar Baby Things
I once knew a girl named Ashley who dated two of my buddies. She used to tell her boyfriend, my pal Jon, that she often needed to leave town due to her job. Jon, being the good guy he was, would chauffeur her to and from the airport regularly. This went on for several months.
Meanwhile, another friend of ours signed up for a site called sugardaddies.com, hoping to meet a girl through it. You wouldn't believe who he stumbled upon there.
We discovered that Ashley was a member of the site, using it to fund her alleged business trips. These weren’t work trips at all, but rather ventures where she exchanged company for cash and gifts, all while still dating Jon.
Upon learning this, I cut off all contact with Ashley. The whole situation left a sour taste in my mouth and devastated my buddy Jon for a significant period.
80. Three Strikes And You’re Out
I used to hang out with a girl who was unreasonably obsessed with a famous athlete. Her obsession was so intense that her company started to freak me out. To be near him, she deceitfully acquired a huge amount of money and moved to the city where he resides and plays...and she didn't stop there.
She began learning a new language just to be able to talk to him as English isn't his first language. She even revolved some aspects of her daily life around his jersey number, such as setting the temperature to match this number, which luckily was a feasible temperature.
Interestingly, he spotted a banner she held up at one of the games and she firmly believed that he would remember her for a lifetime. The sportsman is married to a supermodel and her obsession extended to his wife as well. She had other concerning behaviors too, but her obsession was so overwhelming that I just couldn't bear her presence.
81. Taking Advantage
When I was 17, a friend of mine crossed a line with a girl who had had too much to drink during a camping party. He had taken a liking to her, and when she dozed off early, he briefly laid a hand on her. Although he backed off when I stepped in, his expression was discomforting and stuck with me.
The whole incident continued to prey on my mind until I got back home. I immediately informed my mother and also reached out to his, eventually speaking with her. Despite sharing what happened, the response from everyone seemed dismissive, as if they were shrugging it off. That night was the last time I had a conversation with him.
82. Social Conventions Exist For A Reason...
So, we weren't exactly pals, but more along the lines of casual contacts. Well, I once knew this dude who frequently ended up tipsy and would start stripping down to his underwear at various social events. Currently, he's in a legal situation, facing charges related to distributing inappropriate kid's pictures.
83. Joey Fakename
Several years back, I was riding shotgun in my pal's car when he accidentally struck a pedestrian. He was inclined to make a run for it, but I firmly insisted that he pull over and check on the individual. Upon returning to the scene, the pedestrian expressed a need for medical attention—I promptly pulled out my phone and dialed 9-1-1, all while my friend was involved in a conversation with him.
In a surprising turn of events, when the pedestrian inquired about my friend's name, he glanced at me, looked back at him, and provided a totally made-up name. The moment the ambulance was on its way, I also alerted the cops to the situation. Since that event, we've not exchanged a single word.
84. The Hate Club
In fifth grade, I unwittingly stumbled into an online chatroom named "I hate llCloudIXll". My presence was soon noticed and the members there began to harshly criticize me, pointing out my every perceived flaw and explaining why I was disliked in school. The rest of the chatroom members proceeded to throw highly disturbing comments my way. I found some of those nasty comments seared in my memory.
Among the comments were cruel suggestions that I should take my own life and that nobody would be bothered if I did. Worse yet, some of my closest buddies joined in and agreed with everything that was being said. This led me to self-harm, and for the rest of middle and high school, I found myself isolated, not able to trust or open up to anyone anymore. To this day, I can count the number of true friends I have on a single hand. It just shows how terribly unkind children can be at times.
85. The Old Double Cross
I once had a really close friend, let's call her Charlie. A certain summer, Charlie introduced me to a guy who would later become my ex-boyfriend. This happened at a party that Charlie didn't want to attend and she pleaded with me to rescue her from it. My relationship with this guy was amazing, we were deeply in love and spending every possible moment together, as fresh couples often do. This situation, however, seemed to rub Charlie the wrong way.
At the time, I didn’t pick up on Charlie’s discontent. She moved into my (actually, my dad's) place for the summer to experience living independently. As I was always out, usually with my boyfriend, she started to feel lonely. She often called and texted me, frequently hanging out with us because she claimed she didn't have anyone else. Meanwhile, she was living practically like me, wearing my clothes, sleeping in my bed, and treating my pets as if they were her own.
When August came around, Charlie moved out, started dating a guy, and I didn’t see her as often, maybe four or five times a week compared to daily visits. Somewhere in there, she broke up with her new boyfriend and I honestly can’t recall when exactly it happened, as Charlie was constantly upset about something.
Fast forward to June the following year. Things didn't work out with my boyfriend and we mutually decided to part ways. I found new love and we moved on. However, Charlie, who I considered my best friend in the entire world, started a fling with my ex-boyfriend and conveniently neglected to tell me about it. I only found out when my new boyfriend betrayed me by cheating.
Stunningly, Charlie texted me this news casually: "Oh. I slept with your ex-boyfriend on Friday. I forgot to tell you." At first, my reaction was calm. Good for him. I was genuinely happy that he found someone new. However, as I recalled her constant efforts to hang around us and invite herself over to my ex’s place, it made me uncomfortable.
86. Caught With Your Hands On The Joystick
I was actually colleagues with this woman for a while. She was attractive and carried a playful, flirtatious vibe. However, our most common interest was that we both were really into playing World of Warcraft during its golden era. One day, she suggested I join her server. As a single guy in my twenties, I didn't hesitate and promptly jumped in. We formed an efficient team, playing side by side for quite some time, along with her usual squad.
True to her nature, she continued to flirt with me online during the game and, needless to say, I responded likewise, all in the open chat within the group. No doubt, we relished some thrilling moments together, defeating adversaries in the player-versus-player arena. Then came the season of summer BBQs hosted by our company.
I learned that she planned to bring along one of our fellow gamers to the gathering. Neat, I thought! Surprise, surprise! Turned out, he was her husband. And not just any husband, a police officer. Here I was, discovering that I'd been engaging in spicy chat with her on the game, right under her husband's nose, for a good three months.
87. Daddy’s Never-Ending Money
My pals and I used to love doing a variety of things like lunches, yoga, bar hopping, etc., that required quite a bit of cash flow (mostly funded by their parents!). Unfortunately, those outings were beyond my budget, as I was juggling paying my way through college and other expenses.
So, many times, I'd decline their invites as their lifestyle just didn't fit my pocket. Well, one day, they gathered around me and suggested that I should rely on my parents for financial support instead of spending so much on food. They also recommended me to put more effort into finding an additional job so I could join in their spending habits.
At the time, balancing two part-time jobs and full-time college was already a handful for me. Things got strained, and soon after, they stopped interacting with me.
88. Rubbernecking To The Extreme
I once had a friend who seemed to thrive on unhappiness. We lived together—she crashed on my couch—and I'd often drive her to her job, which she detested. On one such day, she was a mess of tears in the passenger seat—she really had a hard time staying level-headed. Suddenly, we drove past a terrible accident, and like flicking a switch, she stopped crying and was all smiles. It was the happiest I'd seen her. When I asked what caused her mood swing, she erupted in hysterical laughter.
She admitted that in her view the accident might have led to loss of life, and somehow, that thought lifted her spirits. I was honestly taken aback and quite disturbed. Her cheerful demeanor continued unabated for the next two days.
89. Witness For The Prosecution
I first bumped into my once close buddy, who I'll name as Jason, back in 4th grade. Sadly, our bond crumbled in 11th grade. During 7th or 8th grade, he started behaving oddly around me. The earliest weird incident I recall happened at Jason's place, where a friend and I had joined him.
There we were, engrossed in Twisted Metal and a few other games, when our interest shifted to idle chit-chat and messing around with action figures. As twilight cloaked the area in darkness, the ceiling fan's light became our sole illumination source. Suddenly, Jason turned off the light, much to our annoyance.
We demanded he turn it back on. Out of the blue, I felt somebody coming closer, and a hand crept up my shorts. Someone started touching my private parts. Instinctively, I let loose punches. After getting hit, Jason retreated to the light switch, flicked it on, and tried to act casual.
For the next couple of days, we didn't speak to each other. However, considering we were young, and despite his prior absurd actions, I forgave him and attributed it to immaturity and his desire for attention. Fast-forward to 10th grade lunch hours when he would repeatedly make unwelcome advances at me.
Although I tried drawing attention to his behavior with loud protests, no one ever believed me since they never caught him in the act. Looking back, it was really unfair that even the teachers I reported the issue to, didn't believe me. One afternoon, with a female friend's assistance, we colluded against him. Anticipating his advances, I cued her and she caught Jason in the act. Her yelling about it eventually made him stop.
By that time, I had formed new friendships and tried distancing myself as far as possible from him. This made him go haywire. Jason resorted to malicious acts against my friends, made false accusations against me and tried buddying up with my ex-girlfriend.
I severed all contacts with him 17 years ago in high school. I coincidentally saw him at the college a few years later. On seeing me, he bolted in the other direction. Through casual talks, it seemed apparent that Jason had feelings for me which he didn't know how to manage.
For all I know, he never dated any guys. However, from others' accounts, he behaved terribly with his girlfriends then.
90. Who Wants A Cashless Card?
My buddy, known for being tight-fisted, has always had an issue with splitting bills. Even while giving a gift, she'd mention throwing in an extra because it was a "buy one, get one free" deal. (Why they're still a thing is beyond me.)
Although she holds a decent job, drives her own car, and didn't even handle her tuition (courtesy of her parents), she's unusually frugal. However, I wasn't quite prepared for the shocking revelation of her taking frugality to the extreme. Apparently, she's been milking her parents for extra money throughout her college life, tricking both her divorced parents into overriding her apartment fees while she pockets the rest.
She'd hit up her mom and dad separately each month, asking for rent money and a little extra. Knowing well they wouldn't cross-check, she played her cards wisely. Her parents aren't rolling in it, but they're well-off enough to provide for their family.
Needless to say, my respect for her dropped to zero. On a side note, she once received a greeting card from her mom for Halloween with a sweet note. Her response? "I need to call her. There's no cash in the card."
91. Room-Hate
I was just settling into my university dorm for sophomore year, and I was going to be roommates with my best buddy from 9th grade. My gear was still on its way and I had to get in line to register, so I asked if I could borrow his computer. He kindly agreed. As I got on his machine, I saw he had AOL Instant Messenger open, and he was in a chat with another one of our pals.
Without scrolling back, the visible conversation on the screen revealed they were discussing how odd I was and the dread of sharing a dorm room with me. Quickly, I closed the chat so he wouldn't know I saw it, completed my registration, and took my leave. We still shared living space that year, but no longer as friends. Our interaction came to a standstill, and we didn't make plans to spend time as buddies.
The day we moved out at the end of that year was the last time we exchanged words. It's been over a decade. We used to chat every day for six years, and since then, we haven't spoken a word to each other. I still wonder if I said or did something that turned him against me, or maybe he never truly liked me from the start.
Considering the latter can really mess up your future relationships. But even the former could have the same effect, knowing you're capable of unintentionally saying or doing something that can shatter a five-year friendship.
92. More Isn’t Always Merrier
My pals and I had an online gaming buddy from a neighboring state. When he learned about our upcoming grand LAN party, he proposed hopping on a train to join us. We were thrilled about the idea, and I volunteered my mom's residence for his stay. Picture a fellow standing at six feet, weighing a hefty 400 plus pounds, and likely not a fan of regular showers.
Over his four-day visit, he didn’t favor us with a shower. I’m not trying to belittle him; he was pleasant company and a fun gaming partner, this just adds nuance to the story. Here's where it got bad...He ended up dozing off on my bed, perched next to the window. We happened to occupy a desert-like location where a typical summer day scorches at around 100 degrees. Unfortunately, the blinds were up, causing him to baste under the sun.
In a scene straight from my worst nightmares, his perspiration drenched the mattress to the core, leaving a pungent odor that defied all our fervent washing and scrubbing attempts. Regretfully, the only option left was to part ways with the mattress.
93. When In Doubt, Spam
One evening, a good friend of mine confessed something unusual to me while we were a bit tipsy—he had a whole photo album on his phone filled solely with pictures of me. I realized he'd been saving my Snapchat posts and always had an odd excuse when I confronted him about it. I also stumbled upon an old post from his page dedicated to me.
This lengthy message was filled with made-up stories about me. He even claimed that he was in love with me and revealed lots of my private emotions in his post. The moment I tried to create some distance, he went all out, bombarding me with messages and relentlessly tracking my online activities—not a pleasant situation at all.
94. Lookers Only
Once upon a time, I was hanging out at a nightclub with a college buddy I'd known for about half a year, accompanied by our girlfriends. We were a pretty tight-knit group, and he seemed like one of the most sincere people you could ever meet. Suddenly, he starts bickering with his girlfriend, and they step outside to hash things out privately. It put a damper on the vibe, but I didn't think much of it at the time.
He returned alone, announcing that his girlfriend had left in a huff and that they'd basically split up. I still remember him smirking as he added, "She's not even that pretty anymore". A few days later, I bumped into his girlfriend, and I was shocked at what I saw. Her lip was puffed up and she had a black eye. Never again did I associate with that reprehensible individual.
95. Room Service
For an entire year, my dorm pal at college was secretly involved with my boyfriend while I was busy attending classes. My schedule was always packed, spending either my mornings in math and science lectures or huddled in study groups. One unfortunate day, I came home early from a class that got dismissed sooner than expected, and walked in on a shocking sight. They were passionately engaged with each other.
Shaken and furious, I packed my things and moved out. I was more upset with her than I was hurt. Along with this betrayal came the loss of most of my friends, who sided with them. This remained the state of affairs for quite some time. Fast forward to five years later. The couple hosted a lavish engagement celebration at his parents' beach house, news of which reached me via some friends we both still had in common.
At this very party, she discovered him being unfaithful again, this time with a waitress from the catering service in a bathroom, no less. Despite all this, they tied the knot. I find myself feeling sorry for her, even though it seems like karma came full circle. She seems resigned to the belief she couldn't possibly bag a better man than this serial cheater.
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96. Best Buds No More
My colleague and I started working together around the same time and quickly became good friends. We bonded over Xbox and shared many memorable times. After working side by side for almost two and a half years, we became the most experienced associates at the store.
A great opportunity appeared for a promotion to become the Director's Assistant. The role promised an instant pay raise and full-time employment. We both decided to apply, promising each other that there would be no hard feelings.
Unfortunately, he got the job. I congratulated him regardless, though he seemed a bit off. He claimed it was a tight race and that I was a worthy contender. A week later, I found out about his deceit—and it made my blood boil.
The store director called me in for a serious meeting. He accused me of stealing, clocking in illicit hours, and offering unofficial discounts to friends. I vehemently denied all these allegations and threatened to take legal action unless they could provide evidence. Consequently, they suspended me for three days to allow for an investigation.
A week after my suspension, I was asked back for another meeting. To my surprise, they apologized and offered me the promotion instead. They found proof of my accused colleague's actual thievery—he had been caught on camera shoplifting, misusing discounts, and engaging in other corrupt activities. He had been feeding them false information about me to cover his tracks.
Upon being confronted, he confessed and apologized before returning some stolen items he had intended to sneak out after his shift. Unfortunately, this once trustworthy friend turned out to be a liar who attempted to set me up.
97. Have Your Wedding Cake And Eat It Too
My close pal, Carla, is soon to tie the knot. They'd planned a charming, modest ceremony in my backyard because they appreciate the privacy, the ample outdoor space for the party, and the convenience of having a home to get ready in.
I happily agreed to this since Carla, who I shared a few romantic moments with in our college years, and her intended, Rick, were thrilled by the offer. After college, Carla and I remained friends as I met my wife and Carla found Rick. My wife was aware of my past relationship with Carla, and it was never an issue – Carla even attended our wedding.
Rick, however, was in the dark about Carla and I's previous romance. I didn't feel it was my place to disclose this, but when he recently heard the news from someone else, it caused quite a stir. Apparently, he heard that Carla confessed to still having feelings for me while they were together, although I don't have a clear confirmation of this. What I do know is that Rick learned about our past and was furious. This led to radio silence from Carla for more than a month.
When I finally heard from her, she told me that she and Rick were in couples therapy and the wedding is going forward. However, Rick asked that I not be present, which I can understand and respect. I was curious, though—where would the wedding take place if not at our home? Surprisingly, Carla said that they still wanted to hold the ceremony at our property. This seemed off to me—Rick was uncomfortable with me attending, yet fine with hosting the festivities at my house?
The expectation was for my wife and me to vacate our home that weekend. We told Carla no, they'd need to find a new venue. We weren't willing to abandon our home for a weekend, not just because of safety concerns, but also because the request didn't sit right with us. It didn't make sense why Rick would still want to marry at my house, while excluding me from the guest list.
Desiring to have their wedding at our place, Carla, Rick, and some friends have been calling me out, saying I'm being unreasonable by revoking the original plan. They've accused me of ruining the wedding and Rick believes it's the least I can do to make up for "everything". But honestly, what did I do wrong?
98. It’ll Take A Lot To Kill This Pain
I once had a university buddy who I believed was just a good friend. She was a charmer, going out of her way to help people. But it turned out to be a facade, with most of the stories she shared being downright false. She was prescribed pain medication, which she didn't mind passing around while we chilled and smoked regularly.
We'd often escape campus, driving through the cornfields and getting high on life, charged with music and chit-chat. One day, she picked me up from my dorm, offering me a pre-opened drink. Initially, I didn't think much of it, but after I tasted a hint of the pain meds, I began to feel uneasy. Was I just being paranoid?
She reassured me, but wanted to stop at her place before driving me home. I agreed, despite finding her request a bit odd. We arrived at her place in utter chaos – dishes piled high, bags of rubbish strewn around. She went on a wild rant about how she continually cleaned after her irresponsible roommates, but the scene told a different story.
As I observed her theatrical cleaning efforts and flirtatious behavior, I started feeling the effects of the painkillers. The blurred vision and itching skin were clear signs I needed to get out of there promptly. I sent a quick SOS text to my brother, instructing him to head towards her place if I failed to meet him midway on campus.
The next thing I remember was embracing my brother and then waking up the next day. She never reached out to me afterward but was keen on finding out from mutual friends why I was upset with her. I didn't give away much, but seriously, JESSICA, you dodged a bullet. If you ever find a girl who's horse-crazy, my advice—leg it and don't ever look back.
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99. Confessions of a Serial Thief
The guy who lived next door to me during college was quite a character. We weren't exactly buddies, but we had a few casual chats every now and then. He was a bit odd, but pleasant enough to talk to. However, as the year was winding down, he disclosed something shocking to a mutual friend on our shared dorm floor. Apparently, he had been swiping girls' underwear from the laundry room in secret.
And it wasn't random theft either—he specifically targeted certain girls. He even had a growing collection to prove it. This revelation led our friend to inform the Resident Assistant about the situation. Over the next two weeks, the wheels of justice slowly turned. Their hesitation was due to lack of direct evidence, but the girls he claimed to have targeted confirmed that they were indeed missing underwear.
Eventually, he got booted out of the dorm. Before that happened though, he approached me, hoping I could vouch for him. Sorry, man, but stealing panties definitely puts you in the "no longer cool" category.
100. The Great Protector
My wife and some of my friends, who she met through me, aren't on good terms anymore. We've had a relationship with them for quite some time, but I've known them even longer. One evening, I felt frustrated because they constantly asked why my wife wasn't seen around anymore, even though she made it very clear she didn't want to visit them. I had always assumed their fall out was due to a little side business venture they had together that didn't pan out well.
One day, while driving my wife around, my frustration boiled over—and I just let it out. I urged her to reconcile with them and move on like they had. I also mentioned how upsetting it was that she didn't accompany me during my visits there. Eventually, she let the cat out of the bag and revealed a painful reality. Whenever she used to visit them in my absence, they would belittle me; criticizing my personality, making fun of my sense of humor, and more.
I guess they assumed she would let it slide as playful banter, something along the lines of "Oh, my husband can be such a [insert insult], right?" However, she didn't find it funny or acceptable. Not being one to confront issues head-on, she didn't voice her disgust but decided to sever ties with them due to their disloyal behavior towards me.
She had been shouldering the blame all this while, letting me believe it was her fault because she knew the truth would upset me. And it did, indeed.
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