What to do if a friend is mean to you?

1. Make sure you read the situation correctly.
2. Try talking about the issue with your friend.
3. Discuss it with someone else you trust.
4. Look for ways to resolve the conflict.
5. Know when not to talk.
6. Know when to cut your losses.
7. Let it go.
8. Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush.

How do you stop being friends with a mean person?

Sit down with your friend and tell them what is going on.

1. Choose someplace quiet and relatively private so they can react without embarrassment (there may be tears).
2. It’s much too easy to misinterpret a letter or email, so try to talk to them in person or at least over the phone.
3. Try to be nice but stand firm.

How do you deal with a mean friend?

Practice a long conversation with your friend, making your friend only pretend to be the mean person. Make sure you have a strict and a disgusted face while you’re talking, but mostly strict and serious. When you’re ready, stand up to that person, and tell them what you’ve been wanting to say all this time. Don’t be afraid.

What does it mean to be friends?

Friendship means something different every time we say it. We even use friendship to define what a relationship isn’t. A lot of us define this as being friends with someone we used to have feelings for, like an ex: You can stand being in the same room at a party, because they’re still in your social circle.

What should I do if my friend does something that bothers me?

If you have trouble identifying exactly what your friend does that bothers you so much, you may want to discuss your friend with another friend or someone else that you trust. Deal with your emotions. After you have identified the things that your friend does that bother you, think about how those things make you feel.

What to do when a friend cancels on You?

If your friend often cancels plans with you at the last minute, make backup plans to lessen the damage of her canceling on you. If certain topics cause your friend to make rude or insulting comments, avoid discussing those topics with him or her. Wait until your anger has subsided. Don’t confront the person while you are still angry or upset.