How to deal with loosing Christian friends?

ChristianGal34

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Recently I was in an argument with my two best friends (who happen to be twins). I feel like the relationship has become toxic even though they are encouraging me to grow closer to God and be a better Christian. I used to have so much fun with them and now I feel like everytime I'm around them their either critiquing some part of my social or Christian life. And it's past the point of accountability. It's gotten to where it's just plain hurtful when they say these things. As far as them trying to keep me accountable, it's sin that I've been praying about and working on turning away from, and I have quite a bit! I'm not struggling with it everyday or even every week anymore, but they tend to bring it up when it's not necessary and in a hurtful way. I've brought this up to them but they just get super defensive and keep telling me what's wrong with me. I recently snapped and gave into the temptation and said some very hurtful things back that I shouldn't have. I've tried to apologize, but they won't look at me or speak to me when we're together. I'm trying to mend the relationship, but I'm not sure if I can if they can't see how much they've hurt me too. I've prayed about this for a long time and finally told them how much they've been upsetting me recently, but since I had said something hurtful to them, apparently they feel like I'm the only one that's wrong here. I'd like some help from an outside point of view, so any advice anyone can give is appreciated (and please don't try to sugarcoat it:). Also is anyone in the same or similar situation that I can talk to?
 

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Recently I was in an argument with my two best friends (who happen to be twins). I feel like the relationship has become toxic even though they are encouraging me to grow closer to God and be a better Christian. I used to have so much fun with them and now I feel like everytime I'm around them their either critiquing some part of my social or Christian life. And it's past the point of accountability. It's gotten to where it's just plain hurtful when they say these things. As far as them trying to keep me accountable, it's sin that I've been praying about and working on turning away from, and I have quite a bit! I'm not struggling with it everyday or even every week anymore, but they tend to bring it up when it's not necessary and in a hurtful way. I've brought this up to them but they just get super defensive and keep telling me what's wrong with me. I recently snapped and gave into the temptation and said some very hurtful things back that I shouldn't have. I've tried to apologize, but they won't look at me or speak to me when we're together. I'm trying to mend the relationship, but I'm not sure if I can if they can't see how much they've hurt me too. I've prayed about this for a long time and finally told them how much they've been upsetting me recently, but since I had said something hurtful to them, apparently they feel like I'm the only one that's wrong here. I'd like some help from an outside point of view, so any advice anyone can give is appreciated (and please don't try to sugarcoat it:). Also is anyone in the same or similar situation that I can talk to?

Hi you! My English isn't really ''good'',
I'm trying to understand your situation
but I can't really help you!
I'm used to speak French at home,
if you want and you really need someone to talk to,
I can be there for you but maybe or perhaps you can tell me
your problem with easy words in private message or here on Forums!
 
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I knew that a few years ago, when I had a fight with my own best friend. She moved and we never apologized to each other. I regretted it for a long time. I was the one responsible of the fight, and believe me you know it when this is all your fault.
Anyway, if I were you I would let down. If they are the ones responsibles of your problems, then what can you do? You told them what you did not like about them, they did not accept it. You acted honestly when they did not. You cannot force their friendship, so let the things go. They will certainly come back in time! You have all your life for friendships. Let them come to you rather than running after them.
If you need someone to talk to, I would be there too.

By the way welcome to CF! :clap:
 
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