How to Get rid of a Friend?

Question

I have a so called friend, who always seemed "off" for some reason. Lately I have found out from other people that she has really big jealousy problems towards me. I am now engaged and she had said a few things to me about my fiancee, such as "wouldn't it be funny if he left you" and stuff like that, yet she really seems to like him a lot. She will speak so much to him that my fiancee is getting worried.
She is often cruel to me and has asked me to stop speaking to some of our mutual friends, so that she is only friends with them. I have been nice and done stuff for her, but now it is getting out of control. How do I end this relationship as nicely as possible?

Answer 1

Stop talking to her, don't accept or return her calls, try to avoid her. I had a so-called friend like this a while back, and I decided the friendship wasn't worth the stress and drama. It took a little bit, but after I ignored her long enough, she eventually got the hint and we no longer speak.
If she would have been a mature person, I would have tried to reason with her, but I knew that would never work with her. I can honestly say I don't miss her.

Answer 2

In this situation you will need a lot of luck to end it smoothly. There is no such thing as the end of a "friendship" without any hard feelings, but you will have to be subtle, but honest. Here's hoping it all ends well.

Answer 3

Sweets, i think you're past niceties.
Personally, i'd probably simply tell this person flat-out that it's not working, and that if she expects you to stop talking to your mutual friends, she's got something else coming to her. she can't honestly expect you to roll over and take this. it makes no logical sense. however, if you must be nice, try this.

Start easy. exchange light pleasantries, and then start to tell her that this isn't working out. you need to be honest. try to make her see the lunacy of her actions. good luck with this, because in my experience, people like this don't even think they have problems, and think you're just being mean. if you find a better solution to this, let me know.