Dear Ms. Sincere Jones,
I have a problem. I want to end my friendship with my best friend. Is that too drastic? She has been my best friend since college. Our families are very close. I don’t want to ruin our friendship, but she is constantly doing that all by herself. If I get a new boyfriend, she talks about how I could do better. It is funny because she tries to date one of his friends. Does that sound right to you? If I get a new job offering, she talks about how she would never leave her job. She would never leave her job security. I mean, the list goes on and on. I just want to eliminate all negativity from my world. Is it possible?
Sincerely,
Significant Friend
Dear Significant Friend,
It is possible to control the negativity in your life. It sounds like your best friend has been in your life for a long time. You should be able to tell her how her comments make you feel. You don’t have to cut ties with her or her family. If she is a good friend, she will stop saying negative comments to you. It may sound crazy, but some people are not aware of their actions. I have met a few people like that. People should be aware of how their comments affect others. Usually, they do not become aware of their actions until another person mentions it to them. Give it a shot. Have the talk. If she continues to say terrible things to you, then it is time to remove yourself from the situation. If she is a good friend, she will realize how important you are to her life. Keep your head up!
Sincerely,
Ms. Sincere Jones
Inspirational Bible Verse: Forsake your folly and live, and proceed in the way of understanding. Proverbs 9:6