I ghosted a problematic friend. Now I feel terrible, but also relieved | Ask Annalisa Barbieri | TheBriefWire
I ghosted a problematic friend. Now I feel terrible, but also relieved | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Published 19 July 2026 ยท health
Your friend gave you little choice but to end your relationship. You were right to prioritise your own wellbeing I had a friend who I
Your friend gave you little choice but to end your relationship. You were right to prioritise your own wellbeing I had a friend who I always felt on edge around, but I tried to push past that and give them an opportunity.
They had experienced childhood trauma and had mental health issues. I put my discomfort down to having to be a bit more accommodating. They seemed
incapable of maintaining friendships and would paint themselves as a victim, saying they constantly get ghosted. Continue reading...
Published: July 19, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: July 19, 2026 โข 11:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Your friend gave you little choice but to end your relationship.
You were right to prioritise your own wellbeing I had a friend who I always felt on edge around, but I tried to push past that and give them an opportunity.
They had experienced childhood trauma and had mental health issues.
I put my discomfort down to having to be a bit more accommodating.
They seemed incapable of maintaining friendships and would paint themselves as a victim, saying they constantly get ghosted.