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Am I the asshole for cutting contact with my childhood best friend because she demanded

that I break up with my fiancee.

Hey, everyone.

I 21 female cut contact with one of my closest childhood friends, Mary 21 female a few weeks ago. While I feel relieved she's out of my closest childhood friends, Mary 21 female, a few weeks ago. While I feel relieved

she's out of my life, most of my family and mutual friends think I overreacted, and that I'm

starting to second guess my decision. I'm going to put some rather irrelevant background information

here. Mary and I practically grew up as sisters. We were neighbors and our parents started

arranging play dates for us before we could even walk. From kindergarten to secondary school,

we did everything together. If I wasn't at her house, she was at mine. I trusted her completely

and never thought of her as anything other than my best friend.

Things changed when Mary moved away for university. At first I missed her, but over time

I noticed how much easier my life felt without a constant presence. I wasn't being criticized,

guilt tripped or forced to justify my choices anymore. It became more clear how much control she'd had over me.

Mary had a way of dominating every aspect of my life. She had dismissed my hobbies and

pressure me to quit them. And if she didn't like one of my friends, I'd have to cut ties.

You could call me a push-over, but when you grow up with someone like that, it's hard to see the manipulation for what it is.

Things really came to a head when I met my now fiancé, Dave, 27 male.

He's amazing, kind, supportive and everything I've wanted in a partner.

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