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Toxic Friend or am I over sensitive?

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Caleo Wed 19-Nov-25 11:46:33

I avoid scratchy people when i can possibly do so.

Flippinheck Wed 19-Nov-25 11:43:30

She sounds like a deeply insecure person. Perhaps she actually envies you? If she is causing you angst I would reconsider the holiday idea but I would stay in touch because maybe she is just unloading and might calm down in time. You can always book something when and if you are more comfortable.

beachcomber76 Wed 19-Nov-25 11:41:05

I know the type. These not so subtle put downs/plain insults don't do anything for your self esteem or peace of mind, just walk away. Don't question yourself, but look how bitter and unkind she is.

How dare she run down your life and your life style. She sounds despicable and is no friend.

Why you would even think about seeing her again I don't know. For the sake of your dignity and self respect, see her for who she is and shut her out of your life.

Dontcallmelove Wed 19-Nov-25 11:27:41

You hadn’t seen each other for 30 years and you go away with her. It wasn’t successful and so you book another holiday with her!? We have friends that we love dearly and have lots of outings with, but going on holiday with them will never happen

Mollygo Wed 19-Nov-25 11:22:27

Personally I wouldn’t go next year, but it’s your choice.
One holiday may have been enough for her to get it all off her chest, but if you remember her from 30 years ago as a a queen of subtle putdowns and you think she hasn’t changed, I’d have to weigh up how much I wanted a holiday partner against how she would affect my personal well being. She obviously upset you this year.

Greenfinch Wed 19-Nov-25 11:21:52

Wow! Some friend. She is totally insensitive, boring and obnoxious. Ditch her. She is probably basically unhappy and jealous of the lifestyle you lead. Avoid going away with her at all costs. Maybe just liaise via email or text.

Newbeginnings Wed 19-Nov-25 11:14:21

Would appreciate some advice. I am a single, childless woman aged 67. Recently I holidayed in Scotland with an old schoolfriend who I had not seen for 30 years. This friend is separated with 2 kids and 4 grandchildren. For about 70% of the holiday my friend boasted non-stop about her kids and grandchildren. The remainder of the time was spent giving sly, hurtful digs on how my life did not turn out the way I expected, I had no kids, I had picked men unwisely. My degree was of no value, her pension was better than mine, her life was more successful, she was now in a wonderful relationship. While helping her pick out baby crochet patterns -joked I should start have some grandkids for her to crochet baby clothes for. She is intelligent, interesting and with a great sense of humour - but always was a queen of subtle putdowns. I have friends who are understandably proud grandparents who never make me feel 2nd best. We have provisionally booked a holiday in Europe next year - but am now rethinking this? is my friend toxic or am I just over sensitive? should I say something to her or ghost her?