Have a friend ever betray you to impress others because of there own low self esteem?

Answer 1

I certainly have and can relate. And I agree that others will betray and treat them badly just to try to look 'cool' in front of others at the detriment of another person's reputation most likely due to their own self-esteem issues. How about that old adage, "With friends like that, who needs enemies?" Someone that would do that doesn't sound like a very good or healthy friend. And he or she just may do something like that again even if you talk to him or her about it. 'Friends' are tough. They really are. I've learned throughout the years that it's better to have only one or two close friends than eight 'friends' that mistreat me.

Answer 2

Yep that had happened to me alot alot alot. Yes The best way to deal with it is to hang in there and find new friends if that person has sone that to you that person don't know what the word FRIEND means. So find new friends I know it's a little hard to start hanging out with new people but try it out you would fit right in.

Jewel T

Answer 3

Yes. A lot of people feel that they have to put others down in order to make themselves feel better. Sometimes they try to use gossip to connect with others because they have nothing better to say. Usually people like this have their own insecurities so don't take it personally. They also could be jealous of you but don't let it affect who you are. When others see you being yourself they will see that your friend was full of crap. If it is really bothering you try talking to your friend about it. Tell him/her how you feel about it but don't sink to their level. Try encouraging your friend, point out things that they are good at and try to show them that they don't need to put others down to feel good about themselves.

Answer 4

yes..he was my friend, we talked on the bus, told jokes, and everything you do with a friend..but we went to outdoor ed, camp, and we went as friends and came out as enemys..there was this one guy who would always crack jokes about other ppl(low self esteem too) that made everybody laugh espicially my friend...while at camp, my friend called me bisexual...so he started to hang out with the other kid,,it was hard to cope with at first, when we got back to school i was being imature and not talking to me ex friend..and he just learned the ways of his other friend and makes fun of other ppl as well to impress him...i just completely forgot about him..it was hard at first but i coped...