Girlo, I have been wanting to respond to your post. When I read your post; I was so touched by your story. What I got from it is what a loving thing your friend did for you. It must have been very hard for her to have done this. I remember someone telling me once (re: my job working with young people) that when we confront it should be with the intention of getting closer. Your friend risked to tell you the truth - and for you; I imagine it must have been a shock and hurt; but you were able to hear it and to grow from it; and now you are able to share your story which shows another perspective and another way to be with people. Wow! That is just so fantastic.
While I understand the Op's situation is different and she is not interested in continuing the relationship with her friend; I just wanted to add my thanks for you sharing your story.
While I understand the Op's situation is different and she is not interested in continuing the relationship with her friend; I just wanted to add my thanks for you sharing your story.
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Originally Posted by Girlo
 Within a year, my best friend in the entire Universe sat me down and had a heart-to-heart with me that she was sick and tired of picking up the financial slack for me and it had to change or we couldn't be friends. ... She knew me well enough that she understood where it was coming from.....what my motivation was....and she addressed that. She also knew that she needed to be very direct with it or it wouldn't change. Throwing me hints, etc. would have gone right over my head.
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