So I have a friend who is in a toxic relationship. I say toxic based off of what I have witnessed and what she communicates to me. I’m talking abuse. Emotional, Borderline Physical and Financial. She calls me really when she wants to vent and when she wants the blunt truth...

I’m not upset she isn’t leaving him I understand it’s hard, especially with children involved. But am I wrong for being tired? I love my friend and I want to be there for her but at the same time... this is emotionally draining. It really breaks my heart she feels “stuck”.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to tell her I want to be her safe harbor. I want to be there for her. I do. And I will be. But I’m trying to figure out a way to be there for her but at the same time.. tell her I’m tired of repeating myself. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥴" title="Woozy face" aria-label="Emoji: Woozy face"> that sounds bad huh? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face">

But this is how I feel. I’ve had friends in the past that I’ve held close to my soul and eventually they vent and vent to me. And BOOM they just disappear from my life because I know too much and their partner doesn’t want them talking to me.

My friend isn’t even allowed to travel without her partner. I invited her on a girls trip one time and he says “a married woman doesn’t need to go on girls trips, that’s for single women.” Like what?

So the purpose of this thread is. Do I just keep my mouth shut and continue letting her vent and just hope for the best? Also is it weird that this shit really has me annoyed and it’s not even my relationship? I just want my all of friends to find true happiness and self love.

Also the social media image of their marriage irks the shit out of me. It’s like a full blown facade. Excessive posts too. I know the truths behind it all. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face">

I’m sitting here typing a text out to her and I keep back spacing. I think ima fall back and just keep picking up the calls https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥴" title="Woozy face" aria-label="Emoji: Woozy face">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face"> I don’t wanna add more stress on her. But FUCK. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😥" title="Disappointed but relieved face" aria-label="Emoji: Disappointed but relieved face">