My best friend and I have known each other since before we were born our moms have been best friends since 5th grade. Growing up, she often got on my nerves, but I never said anything and stuck by her side. We drifted apart in middle school, but reconnected later. Still, things felt one sided she constantly talked about herself, especially boys and crushes. When I started driving, I drove us everywhere even though she’s older. She never offered gas money or to pay for anything, and I even helped her cover stuff she couldn’t afford, but she never paid me back.

Things got worse when I dated a mutual friend of ours. She was overly involved, constantly giving me unsolicited advice and spending a lot of time with him FaceTiming every night. My family noticed too, especially at my graduation. I wanted to break up with him, but she kept pushing me to wait, especially when she planned a beach trip. I finally ended things, and we never even went on that trip.

I never spoke up during our fights because I didn’t want to lose my only friend. But a few days ago, I paid for her stuff at Sephora and a pet store over $50 and she promised to pay me back. Then, I agreed to spend the night at her place since her parents were out of town. I even brought food. The next day, her “boyfriend” called and asked her to hang out. She left me alone at her house without hesitation, even though I was there to keep her company. I felt hurt and disrespected.

I ended up leaving and telling her how I felt. She blamed me, saying I should’ve spoken up. But honestly, after everything I’ve let slide over the years, this was just the final straw.