I think friend betrayal hurts worse than betrayal from a partner because friendships are usually built on choice not obligation. A romantic relationship comes with expectations, jealousy, conflict, and the possibility that things might not work out. But a friend is someone who chooses to be in your life without any of that. They see your highs your lows & your insecurities, your wins, and often know parts of you your partner doesn’t. So when a friend betrays you, it can feel like they had a front row seat to your life and still chose to move against you. It’s not just losing a person it’s losing trust, memories, loyalty, and sometimes the version of yourself that felt safe with them. That’s why for me friend betrayal leaves a wound that’s harder to explain and longer to heal.
Stop dealing with people who have nobody in their life holding them accountable. Those type of people will do you wrong, justify it, and then gather a bunch of other unaccountable mfs to back them up. Next thing you know, you getting gaslit for reacting to THEIR behavior.
No one talks about how draining it is when your mood is constantly switching between "Its okay, I don't care. I'll be okay" and "I don't know how much more I can take".