Carl Rivera43 said:Honestly, there’s nothing quite as petty as mocking someone just because they’re talking about you, right? It’s just not a good look.
Look, I don't see this as mocking. Honestly, you aren't dealing with any kind of disorder here, so why shouldn't we be able to laugh off some of the rougher stuff sometimes? It makes life easier for everyone, at least in my book. Maybe that's just how I see things. But when you can smile at someone—when they're down—and sincerely tell them things will get better, I think you've done something genuinely good. This isn't ridicule; it's just pointing out reality. S. is speaking from the heart. It has nothing to do with attacking you personally, which is probably why you two were such close friends in the first place. They aren't a bad person. They're just being honest. Now, whether that honesty comes across as brutal? Well, I'll leave that judgment call to them.
They told you exactly what was on their mind. To me, that's what best friends do. Whether things are going great or everything is falling apart, they stay real with you.