Friendships are precious to all of us, and when you feel betrayed by a friend it can be shattering and heartbreaking. Your faith and trust will be shaken, and you will have to work out how to heal and whether or not you want to heal the friendship that has just been tested. Use these tips to navigate your way to healing from a betrayal.

1. WHAT WILL YOU DO
When You Feel Betrayed
by a Friend?

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3. When you feel like a friend
has betrayed you, the
experience is much like
infidelity in a marriage.

4. Your trust is shaken and
your feelings are hurt.

5. You question your
judgement and you may
lose a relationship that's
important to you

6. Sometimes a friend may
make an honest mistake

7. or lack the capacity to
stand by you through a
serious illness or other
hardship.

8. Sometimes they may even
harm you deliberately.

9. Whatever the reasons, try
these tips to help you
promote healing, whether
you

10. decide to salvage your
friendship or go your
separate ways.

11. Steps to Take With
Yourself:

12. 1. Clarify the situation.
Friendships have natural
ups and downs.

13. Did your friend snub you or
are they just busy with a
new job or baby?

14. Is your relationship with
your old college roommate
too valuable to lose over
one careless remark?

15. 2. Hold yourself
accountable.
Take responsibility for your
role in the situation.

16. You may find that you
contributed to the rift.

17. 3. Boost your self-esteem.
Feeling betrayed can make
you question yourself and
your worth.

18. Remember that you
deserve love and respect.

19. Engage in activities that
build your confidence.

20. Tackle new challenges like
running a charity race or
indulge your creativity by
taking a painting class.

21. 4. Take action.
Don’t hide from them
because you are hurt or
angry, it's more constructive
to address the facts directly.

22. Speak up and advocate for
yourself.

23. 5. Catch your breath.
At the same time, you need
to be gentle with yourself.

24. You may want to put off
making any long term
decisions about the future

25. of your friendship until you
have time to sort things
out.

26. 6. Consider counseling.
If you notice troubling
patterns in your
relationships or a

27. recent conflict stirs up old
issues, you may want to
speak with a therapist.

28. A counselor can help you
make positive changes that
can lead to more satisfying
relationships

29. Steps to Take With Others:

30. 1. Talk it over.
If possible, sit down for a
conversation with your
friend.

31. Let them know how you
feel and listen to their side
of the story.

32. 2. Consult others.
You may find it helpful to
get some additional
perspectives.

33. Ask a mutual friend or
someone you trust to give
you feedback on how
you're handling things

34. 3. Resolve conflicts
promptly.
Disagreements are easier
to fix when you act quickly.

35. Keep touchy situations
from getting out of hand by
communicating directly and
tactfully.

36. 4. Practice forgiveness.
Letting go of grudges will
give you more peace of
mind.

37. Pardon your friend and
wish them well even if you
don't approve of their
behavior.

38. 5. Proceed gradually.
If you decide to maintain
your friendship after a
serious betrayal, you may
want to take things slowly.

39. See if your friend is willing
and able to follow through
on smaller commitments
before you take bigger
risks.

40. 6. Distance yourself.
On the other hand, you
may decide that you're
better off ending contact
with your former friend.

41. You can still be gracious
by letting them know your
decision and refraining
from gossiping about them.

42. 7. Reach out.
The most important
challenge for you may be
to keep your heart and

43. mind open to making new
friends.
Trust is the basis for any
healthy relationship.

44. It's impossible to avoid
disappointments, but you
can know that you're
strong

45. and resilient enough to
bounce back.

46. Losing a friend is difficult,
especially when you think
they've let you down.

47. By working through your
feelings, you can restore
your trust in yourself and
others.

48. You'll be able to repair your
relationship or build new
and more supportive
friendships

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