6 Tips To Handle A Friend Who Uses You

There are countless people we encounter in our lives. Most are good people, but there are always some we meet who aren’t. What can I tell ya? The world isn’t a perfect place. But I can give you some advice for how to handle a friend who uses you.

I’ve met people who I thought were my friends, but they ended up only using me for a place to crash. Did I realize it right away? No. But with enough time, I put two and two together. And it definitely stung once I found out. I ended up letting go of those people and making new, genuine friends. I think that is why you’re here as well.

# How do you feel?

However you found out, you now know that your friend is using you. I know, it’s not a pleasant feeling, but it’s better you found out sooner rather than later. Now you need to figure out what you want to do next. Are you going to completely ditch them? Confront them? Decide what you want to do with your friendship.

# Did they use you?

Before you jump to conclusions, make sure you know they’ve actually used you. Sometimes, other people can get involved just to create drama. You need to be sure in yourself that this person has been taking advantage of you. If you feel they’ve been using you and something isn’t right, you’re right.

# Detach yourself from them

You’re going to need to make some space between you and your friend. Since you’ve found out they’ve been using you, detach yourself from them and create some boundaries. This doesn’t mean you should ghost them, but you clearly need some space from them until you decide what to do next.

# How do you feel?

However you found out, you now know that your friend is using you. I know, it’s not a pleasant feeling, but it’s better you found out sooner rather than later. Now you need to figure out what you want to do next. Are you going to completely ditch them? Confront them? Decide what you want to do with your friendship.

# Did they use you?

Before you jump to conclusions, make sure you know they’ve actually used you. Sometimes, other people can get involved just to create drama. You need to be sure in yourself that this person has been taking advantage of you. If you feel they’ve been using you and something isn’t right, you’re right.

# Detach yourself from them

You’re going to need to make some space between you and your friend. Since you’ve found out they’ve been using you, detach yourself from them and create some boundaries. This doesn’t mean you should ghost them, but you clearly need some space from them until you decide what to do next.