Well one friend, of 30 years, decided about a month ago to let go and brutally criticize almost every aspect of my life. That friendship ended there. Another mutual friend, of 20 years, said he'd stay out of it, but seemed to withdraw from me.

Recently, another friend, of about 10 years, in the same circle decided to demonize me over a minor incident. The same mutual friend that said he'd stay out of the other mix sided with this friend. So I ditched them all, and I'm happier for it.

My happiness is worth more than friendships with toxic people.