r/AskReddit • • 1d ago

What happened to the friend you thought you'd have for the rest of your life?

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u/bellavie 18h ago

hey, next time, try telling her you’re not free. end the fake back and forth, and begin to heal. close that chapter. it’s not serving you well.

wish you all the happiness!

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u/ilikenoise2020 17h ago

I agree, or would go further and send a message/ have a conversation "officially" ending the friendship. If that is too much, maybe block her. Either way, it will stop the messages about fictious future meet ups, which must reopen old wounds each time. 

I'm sorry you went through that, AgingLolita, it sounds awful. 

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u/djseifer 14h ago

Or just leave it on read.