what to say to a friend who betrayed you?
161359
Talk to your friend about the betrayal. Communicate your feeling to them and explain why you felt betrayed. You can say something like, "I felt betrayed and felt like you didn't care about my feelings or well-being. It really put me in a negative space and made me feel like I didn't want to be your friend anymore."
147447
["“How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”", '“Back at you! Hope all is well.”', "“Don't worry about me. ... ", '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for thinking of me!”', '“I am so glad I have friends like you.”', '“I was just thinking of you, too! ... ', '“That makes two of us.”']
284432
['Thanks, but no thanks. ... ', 'Ghost them back. ... ', 'Call them out.']
1269496
Keep it simple and honest. Express your sorrow, affirm their pain, admit that you can't find the words, and reassure them that you'll keep them in your thoughts. “I'm so sorry.” “I can see that this is very hard on you.” "I don't know what to say." “I'm thinking of you often.”
274996
If you are truly sorry about something you did that hurt your friend, you need to apologize, and then prove you will attempt to never do it again. Clearly ask your friend to forgive you. Make sure you hear the words, I will forgive you before you assume all is well with your friend.
1298904
I realize I hurt your feelings, and I'm sorry,” acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don't make assumptions and don't try to shift the blame. Make it clear that you regret your actions and that you are sincerely sorry.
1075117
['It can be hard to directly express deep feelings to someone else, but now is the time to do it. Tell your friend you love her and will miss her.', 'Sometimes "goodbye" is too hard to say. A hug and a sincere smile will tell your friend everything she needs to know.']
865240
['"That\'s how it is for girls. ... ', '"I hope that wherever you go next, you feel peace [and] you feel safe in a way that you never did here." ... ', '"F.M.L." ... ', '"Losing a good friend is never easy." ... ', '"It must be possible to swim in the ocean of the one you love without drowning."']
1277541
['“It was a pleasure to burn.” ... ', "“'Bet I know something else you don't. ... ", '“He was not happy. ... ', "“'Why is it,' he said, one time, at the subway entrance, 'I feel I've known you so many years? ... ", "“'We need not to be let alone."]
930259
['"This was such a tragedy. Words can\'t express how sorry I am that this happened."', '"I am so sorry this happened. It makes no sense. Please feel free to call if you need to talk."', '"I was shocked to hear about this tragic news. I\'ll keep you and your family in my prayers."']
1393365
Ask the last friend you lost for help. Acknowledge you and him/her are no longer friends as in the past and earnestly ask her, in all honesty, to let you know what happened and if you did something wrong. Might learn something important you were not aware of.
423288
Two wrongs don't make a right." Telling her to teach him a lesson only sets the stage for more anger, betrayal and hurt. To really help your friend, encourage her to think about the kind of relationship she does want and to go for it. Remind her she's in charge of getting what's best for her.
1054164
["“So you're definitely not smart enough to keep your mouth shut!” ... ", '“Obviously. ... ', '“If you want to make a sacrifice to The Devil, then I am really not the girl.” ... ', '“My answer is not going to change your opinion about me but your question has definitely changed mine!” ... ', "“If I tell you, then I'd have to kill you.”"]
60399
["I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know how much time you devoted there. ... ", 'Do you want to talk about it? “Depending on the person and timing, they may or may not want to dredge up the memory. ... ', "That's horrible news! “No drama — you want to be calm and low-key. ... ", "They'll regret firing you."]
1067660
['"Take it one day at a time. ... ', '"Whatever you do, don\'t try to get your ex back. ... ', '"Don\'t cave into the pressure to let go and move on. ... ', '"First, don\'t go after the other woman or man -- they didn\'t make the oath to you. ... ', '"This too shall pass.']
300360
Sometimes one friend has to make the effort to be there for the friend even when you're not sure they really care if you're friends or not. If it becomes clear you have done something truly wrong, you need to take responsibility for your actions. Sometimes the only way to resolve a problem is by letting time pass.
1452171
If someone trusts you enough to tell you how much they are hurting just listen to them without judgement. It's fine to say "I understand" and bring them some tea. All a distressed person usually wants is to be listened to without any "advice"." Or - "You're better off without him/her".