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Hey, so today we’re diving straight into some jaw-dropping tales about best friends who thought they’d be pals for life - and then, well, not so much. Get ready for quick-hit stories packed with surprises, ghosts, drama, and a whole lot of “Wait, what just happened?”
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He went to a military academy and married a girl we'd both dated. Then nothing from him for 50 years, although she was a friend on FB. Last month we all reconnected and had a wonderful time catching up and recollecting good times.
We definitely need to do that every 50 years.
We were both the 'weird' kids when I moved to town at 8. Fast friends, right? Turns out, after years of only me caring, I realized he never once asked how I was doing. Realized that’s not friendship, so I stopped calling and visiting. Yep, that friendship ended because I was the only friend there.
They had kids, I didn't. Suddenly, our lives felt worlds apart - their world was kid-centric, mine was travel and career. So yeah, we drifted.
He got married, had a child, and got new interests. Visits and chats got rare, then it hit me - I was always the one reaching out. I stopped, and haven't heard from him since. Guess he’s doing fine, and that makes me happy.
Just... faded away. Happens as you get older. Not every friendship is forever, and honestly, that’s okay. New friends come along.
We were friends for 15 years, chatting almost daily. He lived in the States; I’m British. I even visited twice. Then, he just vanished. For him, I guess I was just a pen pal.
I went through some seriously dark times and kept pushing my friend away when he just wanted to hang out. Eventually, he gave up. I'm doing better now and miss him, but it’s been a long time - not sure if he’d trust me again.
My cat died and I was heartbroken. When I told my best friend, she didn’t check up on me once. Instead, she bargained over the price of the laptop I’m selling. This happened yesterday.
We all change. Covid sped it up, but really people just grow apart. After years of guilt, I see it’s rarely personal. I hope they’re doing well, because that’s what matters.
He invited me to his wedding and then never returned my calls or messages. I didn't drink or cause any drama during the ceremony, so it’s a total mystery. Still scratching my head over this.
We were inseparable until his family moved states away during 9th grade. Since, I haven’t seen or heard from him. I even tried social media but no luck – I guess some mysteries stay mysteries.
Stopped talking to her for years because I wouldn't admit my feelings. She kept trying to reach out but I ignored it. Three years ago, she passed in a motorcycle accident, and it shattered me.
We were a tight trio since middle school. He got married in 2016, and that wedding was the last time we heard from him. Now he’s divorced, living in Las Vegas, and his family says he won’t reach out. So long, friend.
He got paranoid schizophrenia at 20, believing we turned against him and the government watched his room. I visited him, but he forgot me. Hearing that still breaks my heart.
We used to play D&D, then he fell in with a conservative crowd. He reached out after I came out as trans and seemed cool, then bam! He sent my mom a ton of anti-trans propaganda. That was the end.
This guy wouldn’t work for his dad, spent days drunk and high, blew through his girlfriend's money, then somehow thought I was the bad guy. I left, and never looked back.
She moved away before the wedding and changed her number, no social media. I went to her wedding, then poof - no contact. I still miss her and wonder what happened.
I went to America for 2 weeks and we were planning her hens party before I left. When I came back, she ghosted me and I still don’t know why. Tried reaching out, nothing.
I now need a wheelchair to get around, and my friend slowly stopped contacting me, saying we had nothing in common since I couldn’t go out like before. It hurt like crazy, so I blocked them. Still hurts.
He spent decades making himself look better by throwing me under the bus and blaming me for his problems. I just stopped trying and gave myself space.
Best friends since sixth grade, we stuck tight through college concerts and talks. Then he moved across the country for his Master's, stopped talking, ignored his fiancée, and became a total stranger. His family is sweet, he turned into a monster. 15 years of friendship? Gone.
Best friend from college. We’d go months no texts, then suddenly talk all day. I worried about their mental health and checked in with their boyfriend. Turns out I was labeled “psycho” and told to never contact again. 15 years down the drain.
He woke up one day and decided not to be my friend anymore. It really messed me up; I thought we’d be lifelong pals.
Her boyfriend violently attacked me when I intervened, and she said it was her right to date bad guys.
I suggested just hanging out with our couples a few times. He agreed but then showed up with a 30-person party. Every suggestion I made got ignored. When a new game came out, he invited me, then invited six other people to play the game he wanted instead. I didn’t show; problem solved.
Depressed teen who drifted away as friends moved on with life. Now, I’m in my mid-40s, kind of stuck between old friend circles but never really all-in. I want it but also don’t. It’s complicated. The problem? Me.
My friend was in a homeless shelter in Springfield three months ago. Now his phone’s disconnected and I’m worried about him.
Close friends for years, even traveled together. Then, a gradual fade-out with no explanation. Now basically strangers.
She was a serious bridezilla, guilt-tripping me to contribute more even though I was a broke grad student far away. Her fiancé yelled at me once when I was barely awake, and that was the final straw. I quit. Last I heard, hubby left her for a man and she self-publishes fan fiction online.
I had a seizure at their house and asked multiple times to call an ambulance; they refused until hours later. Later, I tried to get healthier, but they made backhanded comments and acted toxic. I drifted away and haven’t talked in almost two years.
I pushed away the most important man in my life because I couldn’t handle his positivity when I was depressed. I ignored his call years ago, then reached out later, only to find out he’d passed. Lost my last chance to speak to him. It still hurts.
She dated my toxic brother, knowing how badly he treated me. I went no contact with both. She left him after a year. Haven’t heard from her since. Fifteen years of friendship tossed aside for a guy with anger and drinking issues. Yup, that happened.
She promised I’d be a big part of her wedding during COVID lockdown, but I couldn’t go because of her partner. She had kids, and as time went on, I felt less important. I still resent her husband. Guess he won.
Met on a game demo in 2010, became tight gaming buddies who laughed and chatted. But around 2022, with life changes, he just disappeared: no replies, no online signs, nothing. Wonder what happened? Hope he’s well.
She fell into heavy alcoholism, mental health issues, and wouldn’t get help. Used me as a crisis counselor but was never there for me. The friendship was painful, so I had to walk away. I hope she recovers, but I’m done.
We were best friends from age 12 to 30 - family trips, first wild nights, all of it. Then he ghosted me. I think he’s got a fiancee now. Wherever you are, Rich, I miss you.
Close childhood friend told me it was my duty as a veteran to join the January 6 protesters. I said no, he called me unworthy and cut me off. That friendship ended that night.
His wife went rogue, telling our friends wild lies about us cheating and ruining our relationship. Even though he saw the truth, he trusted her. So, yeah, we don’t talk anymore.
One friend went from buddy to bully, wrecking my high school years. Years later, another friend flew in for my wedding, but secretly hit on my wife! Told his wife and blocked them both. Lost 35 years of friendship over madness.
Driving home after finalizing our divorce, she calls to say she’s now dating my best friend (who was the best man!). Haven’t spoken to either since. Big rift in the group.
I lived with my best friend and his girlfriend. The friend was awful: chronic liar, thief, and cheat. When I moved out, he bailed on helping finish. He got married without telling me. We barely talk now, just Christmas video calls.
Turns out narcissists are impossible to spot at 13 but obvious by 30. She expected to be pampered and complained constantly, dished mean remarks, and never acted like an adult friend. Big no from me.
They grew up, I didn’t. I’ve since tried to reconnect, but it’s so different now. Totally my fault.
Planned a get-together to see No Way Home. He invited new friends, ignoring me. I realized I was just a spectator, always was. His other college friends ghosted him too, while my friends stay close.
She ghosted me after I slept with her boyfriend’s best friend. She said I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone or see him anymore. I disagreed. Bye!
We’d argue over silly things, he’d block me, then years later we’d make up - repeat. After too many cycles, I decided to cut him off for more stable friendships.
Friends since preschool, then after high school we never reached out. No contact since. Kinda stings thinking about the ‘remember when’ chats that’ll never happen.
She passed away last month after fighting colon cancer. Not sure how to live life without her yet.
My alcoholism ruined many relationships. Now, all I can do is stay sober and hope to fix things.
Met 54 years ago, shared many years and laughs. But after years apart, dementia set in. Tried reconnecting but he didn’t remember our friendship. Sad ending to a long story.
Best friends since 2nd grade, shared everything, then she started telling people my boyfriend was racist, based on no facts, just rumors. She refused to apologize, so I cut her out.
Invited me to his wedding, then called to say it was canceled, and then he disappeared. Years later, I found out he was arrested for inappropriate behavior. So that friendship’s over.
He married a Chinese woman and moved there. We stayed in touch until his grandad’s birthday. Found out he was in town but hung with others before me. Then he went off with anti-trans rants. That friendship? Not really a thing anymore.
His dad got caught with CSAM, and he reacted by going deep into an evangelical cult, cutting me and others out. Still hurts knowing I’d help if he reached out.
He came over on January 28th. A month later, I got the call that he’d passed away. I’m still trying to make sense of it.
She went from rebellious emo kid to hardcore Christian tradwife on Facebook, denounced her bisexuality, and disappeared. Just that fast.
He was meant to inherit his family's temple but hated it - until a college spiritual awakening turned him into a devout Buddhist priest in Japan. I hope he’s doing great.
Always a Christian, but after becoming a cop, he went full self-righteous jerk with power to hurt others.
Passed away at 17 from a heart attack in his sleep. We were chatting that night. I’m 28 now and it still hurts, but I cherish his memory.
One friend battled substance issues and homelessness by 24, the other spiraled into alcoholism and betrayal. Tried to save him, but it blew up. Both losses broke my heart.
Moved in together, and over a winter I realized she’d been stealing 200 euros a month for bills. Called her out, she went away, and we’re parting ways. Biggest heartbreak ever.
He got married and I went to the wedding. After that? Complete ghosting for 20 years. Still can’t wrap my head around it.
Friends since age 3, lived together for years. I moved out and tried texting her, but she never replied. Almost two years of silence, no idea what happened.
Grew up with a tight friend group. Lost one to a heart attack, another to bad friends, one moved cross-country and cut ties, and the last disappeared into military life. Life happened, and we drifted.
Friends from high school faded away after I moved. Since then, friends had kids and I stayed childfree. Tried reconnecting but life’s too different.
After hanging out all summer following sophomore year, she said she couldn’t spend time with me anymore. Never spoke again. That stung.
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