I told my oldest friend the truth about their partner. Now I'm out of the group.

Friends · Dublin

Side A (age 36)

I sat on it for 9 months. When I finally said it, I said it once, privately, with no advice attached. I've been out of the group chat since.

You said it once and then everyone knew, which means it went further than me. I didn't need protecting, I needed one person who wasn't managing me.