What's the best way to end a friendship?

I think I am in the same situation... I just stopped calling her as much. I call to greet her happy bday, but other than that you can tell it's all plastic. It's kind of like ending it w/o a closure. She was a best friend then now just an acquaintance. Just stop communicating with er as much. Taper the communication down.

I'd say if you're truly fearful of hurting her by breaking it off, just don't come around SO MUCH. Then, if you go out anywhere and want to bring her, make sure it's with a group of friends, so she can't get so much attention from you. Plus, she'll see that you have other friends, and you don't offend them, so maybe she'll realize she's being a drama queen. If she gets jealous, that would be a good opportunity to end it right there and explain (nicely) how you feel. It's important, though, that you're going to have to tell her how you feel, but don't finger-point. Use "I feel" sentences, instead of "you did this" or "you said that." That causes offense for sure! It always sucks losing a friend, and I hope things go smoothly for you from here on out.

I don't think you need to say anything in particular. Add distance between you and don't return calls. Make new friends and spend time by reaching out to them. She may get the point. If not, just tell her how you feel like KatieBatey suggested. It may be a relief for the both of you. I also want to point out that friendships can change and vary so maybe you just need to consider that aspect and not look for a total end.

True friendships are hard to come by. Maybe you just need to take some time away from one another for each to appreciate what they do have in each other instead of what is not there.

Tell her how you feel...end yuor friendship on honesty. This is what I did and we are now working on it and I am really glad I did.

Well, I've only had it done to me once.. My friend just stopped answering my phone calls and I've never seen or talked to her since. My daughter, however, just ended a 6 year friendship with a girl she has known all thru school... She was very controlling and always full of drama... my daughter just decided she was done... at her birthday party, she wanted to go somewhere and the friend said no.. she politely told her she was going and if she wanted to leave she could... Her friend walked out the door and said, just remember I made you... They haven't spoke since!

Just stop calling..

Maybe you should not end it. It sounds like this friend may really need you. Sometimes, we have to look at relationships in terms of the other person's needs rather than our own. Maybe instead of dropping her, it would be better to look for another friend in addition to her. In your new friend, look for someone who is at least as much interested in you as she is in herself. The essence of friendship is more in giving than in receiving. Try thinking of it in those terms, and you will be one very happy woman.

It sounds like you are willing to be upfront with her, and that's great! Just blowing her off won't make anyone feel better. Meet her for lunch and explain how you feel, if she is interested in saving the relationship she'll realize what her mistake is and grow up. If not then you ended the friendship like you wanted to in the first place.

This happened to me. We just didnt have anything in common anymore and it was getting awkward being around each other. We just stopped talking. I didnt have to say anything to her. I think we both got the hint and we felt the same way