Just blocked several of my toxic friends, now I have almost none

absolutely worth it though. plenty of people in my life have been a toxic bad influence on me just getting me in really bad situations. you’ll meet new friends x

Be thankful for that, I'd take 4 friends that give a shit than 100 fake ones

It's okay to start over.

quality over quantity.

I’m so sorry. My daughter recently went through this and it broke my heart to see her in pain. She went out though and found some new activities and met some new people and is smiling again.

I just cut off my life long friends that I knew since I was 10. I’m 25 now and just realized they were bad people that I didn’t want in my life. I have 0 friends now but I feel way better about not hanging with them. It’s tough at first but trust me it’s worth it!

A bit of back story:

I play online games with these friends almost everyday, 6 pm to anywheres from midnight or 6 in the morning. They all smoke weed, drink, and vape. I do none of these.

I’m usually the “main friend” that has known them all for quite some time, and quite closely.

My “closest friend” was my age, and said he’d always have my back. I introduced him to a female friend of mine, and ever since, basically forgot about me and spends all his time with her. Was trying to open up to them about life on a call last night, but none of them even cared. One of them asked what was up, but basically ignored me as they continued to smoke weed while talking about jam filled cookies.

I blocked them all last night, trying not to look back.

Things can only go up, when there’s no one left to drag you down!

I know how hard this can be. I did this several times and it almost broke me because of how lonely I felt at first.

Then you realize that they don't care at all, and you realize you were actually more lonely with them than without them.

Congrats for making moves to improve your life and your personal well-being, I am proud of you 💪

best thing you could’ve ever done.

I'm sorry you're going through this.. I went through this about two years ago and it sucks. Side note those plates are so nostalgic to me.. my grandmother had them and when I was at her house for the summer, those are what we ate off of. I'm guessing they were just a mass-produced dining set because I have seen tons of people having them

Old school Corningware 🤌🤌 Good job clearing the field so better team players can come join the fun!

You feel sad now but I guarantee the quality of your life is gonna improve so much and you’re gonna love it. I did this 3 yrs ago and I’ve never felt better about life and myself. Much much luck and love to you and your future 😊

It doesn’t feel like it but it’s the best place you can start💛

Been there, sending much love 💖

As I always say to myself, "better to be alone than to be unhappy." 😘

Yup I know this feeling well but it's quality>quantity

if it makes you feel better, I lost all my friends a year ago because I decided to do the same thing and I still feel great 🙌🏻

i went through a similar phase, my old highschool friend group never matured and i finally left and blocked a lot of people. Looking back at it i saved myself tons of trouble. You come first, always; they arent your friends if they always make u feel like shit

Congratulations I wish you found new good friends I did same thing now I have not many friends my they are the best

This is cause for CELEBRATION! And mashed potatoes is a solid start! You'll make new ones, non toxic and it will be AMAZING. It happened to me as well. Good luck 💗💗💗

Quality over quantity my friend

cottage pie?

I'll be your friend.

Bruh is that Lawry's?? I love that shit. I hope you feel better soon

Yup, that’s how it goes in live. Gotta cut out the bad and try to find some good.

Lost my best friend of 10 years (and by consequence my other best friend of 10 years) cause he acted like a pos. I totally get it, it sucks :(

I had to do the same thing. I was only left with too. But let’s just say quality is better than quantity. Now I have more new amazing friends then I could ever imagine

I’ve learned I like to be alone in the long run. With of course the few friends I’ve made this year.

Friends are hard to find. The good ones come at the weirdest times. Doesn’t hurt to strike up a conversation anywhere. Keep you head up, there’s awesome people out there. Just keep an open mind.

oof. yeah- i did that about 2 years ago.

Don’t forget you did it because you decided having no friends was better than their shitty friendship, and it was probably a good choice. There are 8b people on earth, you’ll find your crew :)

I promise it’s worth it. Now you can make more friends that align with your values etc. I find that being part of communities is good too, like having varying levels of people and socialization in addition to friends is good stuff.

Enjoy that food, it looks good :)

Honestly worth it.

Good. More time for hobbies and enjoying time alone. Maybe finding new friends within those hobbies. Focusing on yourself and your happiness. Leaving toxic friendships can be really tough, therapy definitely helped me through this myself. But its for the better.

Almost none is the best ones

Yeah this happens when you’re trying to be a person you’re doing good though

If they were toxic then you haven't lost any friends. Enjoy whatever that is! :)

Am i crazy or is this shepherd’s pie?

Better to have few good friends versus a bunch of crappy ones

Been there. It will be worth it in the long run. I hope the peaceful vibes come by you.

I’ve been doing the same thing and trust me, you did yourself a favor .

I had to do the same thing two years ago. Best thing I ever did for my mental health. Hang in there

Worth it. Sometimes it’s apart of growing up or self improvement. It’s just the end of one chapter so you can start writing the next one

It’s okay, have had no friends for a while now. You get used to it, just as long as you got enough stuff going on in your life

I had a lot of toxic friends in high school then I met my girlfriend and met new people (some through her or at work) that are awesome. So I cut out all the toxic people in my life and trust me you may or may not miss them at first but it’s for the better and you’ll have less stress. You’ll find new friends and those toxic people will be in the rear view. Good luck!

Been there. Trust me the regret at first was real but give it a couple of weeks, and you'll realize how much better your life is without the toxicity.

Better than having them! You got this and better people will come into your life

Your worst day alone is likely going to be better than days in proximity to toxicity.

Sucks in the short term, but most enlightening long term.

Same here, I’m sorry this happened to you.

I understand. It’s just me and my fiancé. And all though I think it’s unhealthy to only have your partner as a friend, I’m in a way better place than when the emotional vampires were draining me.

It's not the quantity, it's the quality.

I’m proud of you for taking care of yourself. Now you have room for good friendships.

List their toxic traits? Thank you! Sorry you’re going through that. Food looks delish

I did this and I still do. It’s lonely sometimes but I’m better off now/

Trust me your life will change for the better in the long haul.. I did that in December 2022

It’s rough but it’ll do you so much good in the long run! Chin up OP, you made the right decision. I know how hard it is having recently done the same

My bff and I were toxic to eachother when I made a rude joke and she blocked me we both cried about it but it was for the better

You: I don’t know what to do now

Robin Williams: How exciting

same. kudos to us 🍻

They weren't your friends. Good for you love.

I can be your friend if you want

Quality over quantity always👏👏

I just lost one of my best friends over a conflict of values, we went on an international holiday together as close as anything and went back home estranged and sitting in separate rows on the flight back 🙃we both fucked up in certain ways but she spent the entire time putting me down for my appearance and personality. Feel a bit shit that it ended the way that it did but no one needs that kind of toxicity in their life tbh. In the nicest way possible, you’re better off alone than around toxic people, I’m just working on myself atm. But I understand the feeling, I’ve gone through periods of my life where I only had 1 or 2 friends

Good for you! I mean it! Way to be strong and practice self care!

you’re better off. head up high 🙏🏻

Excellent, plenty of room for good things to come now ❤️👏🏽

Worth the pain you will find new friends in no time.

Love ❤️ that plate!

It’s worth it in the end I promise

I did the same, also stopped dating. I’d rather be alone than being treated badly. Trust me, it’s so much better. New relationships can be formed. But it seems that a lot of ppl don’t want to put in the effort to be a good friend or a good s.o.

it's okai bud. I cut off all of my family and friends. we will get through this...

Welcome to the first step in healing and self love