Replies to 'Ending Toxic Friendships'

Jo,

Just so there's no misunderstanding - I don't think you are holding her back from other friendships. I think she's doing that to herself by keeping the friendship with you when there is very little relationship really there. I find that often people won't develop new friendships that would be more nourishing to them because they are hanging on to old ones that really have run their course. That's why I said it would be a service to her for you to cut what ties you do have so she can give her energy to other people who do want to spend time with her.

Her boyfriend sounds like he's got some real issues, but that's a post for another time.