Yes, an old friend of 15 years that I finally dumped in 2010 because her neurotic insecurities ( possible borderline personality issues ) became too much.
She was a very beautiful woman but so insecure, could never be without a man, dozens of relationships, 2 failed marriages and it got to the point where she freaked out at the most benign comments, advice, attempts to change her thinking.
Examples:
I had her try a new lipstick I had bought and told her it was a good color for her. She accused me of “criticizing” her makeup.
After the breakup of a 5 yr. relationship when she was on a rampage to find a new guy I suggested she take a break from relationships and learn to enjoy her own company, maybe take a vacation, forget about men for the first time in her life.
She accused me of wanting her to spend all her money on a vacation! WTF!
I once made a joke about “not too bad for a couple of old broads ” when we were hauling around furniture and staging a home for sale.
She flipped out that I used the word “old” . Well….at 50 something you ARE more old than not old and excuse the fuck out of me for being comfortable with cracking a joke about our age. Sheesh!
She had no problem getting extremely pissy and hysterical with me over the tiniest little things and I finally told her that she was emotionally abusive and that I was done.
Of course she took great offense at that TRUTH, and became extremely pissy. Well…if the abuse shoe fits wear it!
While I understood her issues I was tired of walking on eggshells around her all the time. Goodbye high maintenance “friend.”