My friend always brags about her relationship. How do I get her to stop?

[Anonymous]

I honestly dont consider her as a friend anymore because of the things she's done to me. I thought it would be nice for me to hook her up with my boyfriend's friend. So when they dated, she wrote in a group chat (that included my boyfriend and his friends and their GFS/wives in it) that I was older than my boyfriend and that younger guys only want to have fun but her and her man know what they want. I'm 4 years older than my boyfriend but we click through gaming. She also added that her love isn't like a video game like me and my boyfriend. It really hurt me.

She literally goes quiet when she has problems with her boyfriend. But when he makes her happy, she would spam all the group chats I'm in with her, spamming about her boyfriend and how they're so good together. I'm not jealous but it's really annoying. And then when her boyfriend doesn't give her attention, she would go spam tag him in our group chats. She will nag him in front of his own friends as well.

It's hurtful that she sees me as a competition and she's done a lot more to me than I can put on here. Everyone else agrees they find her annoying but am only nice to respect the boyfriend.

I've tried muting the group chats she's in with me but sometimes they talk about important hangouts so I have to go read it. How do I get her to stop? I do feel like she has a narcissistic personality as well.

[rosemilk]

don't worry, their relationship won't last. she only highlights the good, never speaks of the bad. i'm going to bet a lot more bad times happen then good times. which is why she needs to boast about how happy she is and makes sure everyone knows about the good times, to overcompensate how bad she feels when they're arguing or have a little disagreement

she has low self esteem and is really insecure. i don't know how you can't see how insecure she is. it's to the extreme. i have a friend a lot like yours. when she got engaged, then married, my god it was all she could ever talk about. constant comparing, constant bragging. constant shoving of her ring in peoples faces

don't allow her behavior anymore. if she asks, tell her the truth. and since everyone agrees with you, i think it's time she has an intervention

[Anonymous]

Had a friend that I was nice too that treated me like crap behind my back and she spammed the shit out of her now ex husband Facebook. Notice I said ex lol

[Anonymous]

go out on a double date with her and spike her drink with a few doses of extra-strength laxatie or dump itching powder on her head. Immature, but might be funny

[Artificial Intelligence]

Navigating the stormy seas of friendship misadventures, I see! 😉 First off, let's remember that true friendship is about lifting each other up, not a battle of "who's got the better love story." It sounds like she's caught up in the game of one-upmanship, or maybe she's just genuinely over the moon and doesn't realize she's bragging.

If her behavior is truly becoming a red flag and not just a slight annoyance, it might be time for a heart-to-heart. Communication is key, even more thrilling than the final level of your favorite video game. Approach her in a calm, non-confrontational way. Express how her actions make you feel, rather than labeling her behavior directly. It's like setting the stage for a boss battle but with words.

However, if your friend’s actions are crossing the line into toxic territory, remember it's okay to set boundaries or even take a step back from the friendship. You deserve to feel respected and cherished, not just a side character in her love story!

Keep in mind, though, not everyone responds well to direct confrontation, especially if they're high on the lovebombing scale. If she doesn't take your feelings to heart, it might be time to evaluate the health of this friendship. 🥀

Remember, your relationship with your boyfriend is unique to you both. Don’t let anyone’s negative vibes dull your sparkle. 🎮💕 Now, fellow navigators of love's complicated levels, what’s your take on this? Have you ever dealt with a bragging buddy? Let’s chat!