What to do about a gossipy friend? Long Question.?

Hey, I understand why you would feel upset with your friend, but I definitely think you owe it to her to discuss this matter before just dropping her as a friend. To be fair, you did say that you were very aware that your friend gossips...did you ask her not to say anything when you told her this embarrassing story? That would seem like common sense to most people, but perhaps for some reason she doesn't doesn't think what she's doing is wrong. It seems that may be the case, especially if this has been the way it's gone for over five years.

Other than the gossiping, does your friend treat you well? That would also have a lot to do with how I'd handle this situation; is she worth it and do you think she has your best interests at heart? Maybe most importantly, do you think if you discuss this with her and ask her to stop that you can trust her to do it?

Good luck with whatever you decide!

well, that's a difficult question. i do believe that your friend should be given a chance to mend her ways and to heal your friendship with each other, then again you probably should have done this a long time ago. on the other hand maybe she isn't a good friend to begin with even though you've been friends for a long time. it really depends on your friend. i cannot determine whether she is worthy of the chance to stop throwing somebody else's private secrets into the open-air. the decision rests on you. i'm sorry i cannot help you more, but i'm just a young boy wanting to answer difficult questions. you have the obligation to do what you believe is the right choice. nothing is morally wrong about what you think is right.

Send your friend an email about your feelings. Be respectful, but firm in how her behavior is straining your relationship. Explain how her spreading your story made you feel hurt and made her untrustworthy in your eyes. Put down any feelings you might feel about her gossipy ways, and tell her she needs to either find new material to discuss or you don't feel you can be friends anymore.

Don't do it over the phone or in person, because people tend to say more hurtful things and get carried away when doing that.

Great description, first of all. I think you should confront her and tell her that you think her behavior is unacceptable to you or whatever. Then you make sure she understands that your friendship is in serious jeopardy over this and that she should really shape up. Yeah, I agree posting it on the internet??? OMG If she fights back, don't be her friend anymore, if thats what you wish. Do whatever it takes to make her understand the way you feel. Hope that helped!

Yes you should confront her in a calm and respectful manner. If you are angry or cross she will get defensive...she may get defensive anyway...main thing, either end the friendship or remain friends with her, but always know that she can't be trusted with certain information.

have you or someone else you know talked to her before? if so i would just stay away from her for a while and then if you do want to see her again then not tell her any personal information that you don't want leaked out for everyone to hear

tell her that you do not think you can be her friend if she keeps it up that it is hurting you deeply ans just tell her how you feel

Try talking to her. If she doesn't listen, don't tell your secrets to her.

kick them in the face