How do I detach myself from a toxic friend?

[Anonymous]

There's a girl at my school that I became attached to last year. We were similar in a lot of ways. 5 months into our friendship, she started releasing her anger on me a lot. She screamed at me for little things. She used to tell me about her problems and life and I listened patiently but, when I shared my problems, she just brushed it off. We used to talk a lot over text but it eventually stopped. I'm the type of person who just can't let friends go once I've made them so I reached out and tried to address topics to resolve our friendship but the response I got was- "I'm just trying to distance myself from certain people, and I think I made that clear". I understand that this friendship is toxic but I just can't seem to let her go. I always considered her a best friend but she never even said we were friends. She referred to me as a classmate. What should I do to let go? (I don't know if im doing something wrong. I always talk to her politely. I also have to be with her in this class for the remaining year so... I don't really want any conflicts.)

[andy530]

It sounds like you need someone to fill the role you hoped she would. If you have a therapist or trusted adult or peer I would talk with them. That will give you the chance to process your feelings around this relationship, the loss of the relationship, and morning what you needed from the relationship that you did not get all while with someone who will have your best interests in mind and provide a safe place for you to do this introspection.

[Desi_Butcher]

Recognize the toxicity and accept her distancing. You gotta focus on other friendships and activities. Just remain polite but limit interactions to what's necessary for class.

[Anonymous]

Always be busy. After a while she'll get the hint.

[dustybiker2]

When she starts off walk away.

[OddBeMe]

Ghost. Only way.