Should we stop being friends?

[LittlePaperStars]

I stopped talking to a close friend of mine because he was trashing his recent ex girlfriend, who happens to be my best friend. I don't like seeing people not get along, but I learned to deal with it.

Later on in school, I email him. Still not speaking in person, due to my depression, I tell him why I've been ignoring him. He replies by saying he's avoiding me too because he doesn't want to be near her.

He told me that he hears rumours that she's had sex with her other ex's and cuts herself. He sounded bitter. But he didn't know that I was hurting myself too. When I told him, he just went on and on about her.

I don't like it when people spread thigns her- it happens too much.
So I told him off and he got upset.

Nobody who disses my girl friends deserve to be my friend in the first place.
Should I tell him that we shouldn't be friends anymore?

[anonymous53]

Tell him that he needs to respect that you're still friends with her, and he can go gossip/rant about her somewhere else. If he can't respect your wishes, just cut him out.

[ImCoolBeans]

Tell him that he needs to respect that you're still friends with her, and he can go gossip/rant about her somewhere else. If he can't respect your wishes, just cut him out.

agreed

[Maverick]

I think the best solution is to let him and the situation cool off for a bit for a little while. Then when hes had his chance to think a bit more clearly you can lay down the law and tell him if you're going to continue being friends, then he needs to respect your friendship with her and stop being a jerk about it. If he can't then its the best you go your separate ways.

[Blind]

I agree with Ant. Give him some time it seems like he's going through alot right now and just needs some time alone. Maybe later after he has thought about it he will feel better. Rumors can spread like wildfire and can mess things up but if he isnt better in time then I think its best to not be friends.