My Best Friend Betrayed Me – How Do I Move On?

Friendships are supposed to be built on trust, but what happens when that trust is broken? I recently found out my best friend betrayed me, and now I’m struggling to figure out if our friendship is worth saving or if it’s time to walk away.

Background Information

I’ve known my best friend for over a decade. We’ve been through everything together—breakups, career struggles, family drama. I trusted her completely and never imagined she would do something to hurt me.

But recently, I discovered something that shattered that trust, and now I don’t know how to move forward.

The Main Conflict

A mutual friend let it slip that my best friend had been talking behind my back for months. She had shared my personal struggles with others, exaggerated my mistakes, and even mocked me in conversations I wasn’t supposed to hear about.

When I confronted her, she laughed it off and said, “It wasn’t a big deal. You’re overreacting.” That response hurt even more than the betrayal itself.

The Aftermath

Since our conversation, things have been tense. She hasn’t apologized or acknowledged how much she hurt me. Instead, she’s acting like nothing happened, as if our friendship should just continue like before.

I feel torn—should I try to salvage our friendship, or is this a sign that I need to move on? My trust in her is broken, and I don’t know if I can ever see her the same way again.

Community Reaction

“A true friend wouldn’t dismiss your feelings like that.”

“Trust, once broken, is hard to rebuild. You need to decide if it’s worth the effort.”

“She’s shown you who she really is. Believe her.”

“If she doesn’t respect you enough to apologize, why keep her in your life?”

“Sometimes, friendships have an expiration date. It’s okay to walk away.”

Final Thoughts

I never thought I’d be in this situation, but now I have to decide what’s best for me.

Have you ever had to end a long-term friendship due to betrayal? How did you move on?

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