Betrayal is an experience many of us don’t want to admit to. We try to make it sound less of a big deal than it is. We say “it wasn’t personal” and that we’re just “moving on”, but the truth is that when someone betrays you their action can feel like a punch in the stomach. An important relationship may be over forever, and you might have trouble with trust for years afterwards.
Getting betrayed by friends is like getting a heartburn! You don’t notice it until it’s too late, but once it comes up it’s impossible to ignore. When a friend lets you down, it’s hard to fathom. Friends are supposed to be there for each other, but sometimes they betray us. To grapple with this sad fact of friendship, we need to ease ourselves from the sad and hurtful feeling.
Remember, friends aren’t created equal: Some will always let you down, some will let you down eventually—and some bonds are so strong that betrayal is impossible, stay close to the latter and don’t be reluctant to let your heart love again.
Here below are some of the best I thought we were friends quotes that you could use to express yourself and relieve yourself from all those hurt and sadness.
I Thought We Were Friends Quotes
I thought we were friends. I thought we were close and that would never change but it turns out that I have only been deceiving myself. You’ve made me realize how immature you are and it hurts me so bad.
1. I thought we were friends, but now as I think about it, you never really cared. I feel so sad and lonely without you, but life has to go on. It was nice being part of your life for a couple of days, but clearly that is all it took for you to forget about me.
2. I thought we were friends – sadly, it seems like you had other ideas.
3. I thought we were friends, but you don’t treat me like it and it hurts my feelings.
4. I thought our friendship was a two-way street, but you’ve made it clear that I’m not on your way.
5. All I’ve ever wanted was for you to be my friend. And it hurt that you never were.
6. I thought you were my friend, but I was wrong. I saw the way you looked at me at our last practice. I felt that you were going to strike me down, but I held it all in until today.
7. I thought we were friends. But now, I’ve realized that you’re just another enemy.
8. It hurts to find out that you were never a friend to begin with. I wish I could take back the hand of time and start all over again.
9. I wish I had the time and resources to prove my ability to be a great friend, but I don’t. I was never your friend, though I did try to be.
10. It seems like we lost our friendship. I thought we both wanted to stay in touch, but if that’s not the case, I understand.
11. At this point, I am really confused and hurt by your actions. I don’t understand why you would do something like that after I have put all my trust, love and honesty in you. It really hurts to know now that you were never my friend.
12. I thought we were friends, but you never take my calls. No matter what I did for you, it wasn’t enough. I have loved you since the day we met, but now your actions tell me otherwise.
13. I thought we were friends, or at least you said we were. But now it’s clear to me that you never meant it, and I don’t think I ever did either.
14. I thought we were friends, but clearly you’re no friend of mine.
15. I know we’re not the closest, but in times like this, you should be there to help me through my hardships. If ever there was a reason to be sad, it would be to have thought you were my friend when you aren’t.
16. I thought we were friends. I know that we haven’t always agreed on everything, but I never thought you would want to hurt me.
17. I thought we were friends, but then you changed. The things that once interested us no longer do. I don’t know why but you’re so different now.
18. I thought we were friends and now you’re being mean to me. I don’t know why but it hurts that you’re acting so distant.
19. You keep telling me you are my friend, but at the end of the day, you’re always messing with me. Why do you have to be so mean?
20. You told me you would always be there for me and then you are gone. I thought we were friends but now all I hear is silence.
21. I thought we were friends and you would always be there for me. Who knew your true colour would show when I least expected it?
22. It’s so hard to believe that you were never my friend. I thought this was going to be forever, but apparently not. I’ve always looked up to you, and now I have no words for your betrayal.
23. You were everything to me, I thought we were friends, and I thought in my heart that you were there with me, but now I know that it was all a lie.
24. I thought we were friends, but it turns out that you never really considered me a friend.
25. I thought we were friends, but apparently, it was just a matter of time.
26. I thought we were friends, but now it seems like you just want to manipulate me.
27. You told me that we were good friends, but then you forgot my birthday. I can’t believe you did this.
28. I thought we were best friends. You were supposed to be there for me. Why didn’t you tell me how you really felt? You’ve hurt my feelings and I’m sad.
29. I found out what you said behind my back today. I don’t know if all our other friends heard you, but I did. I thought we were friends, but I guess the joke is on me.
30. You say you’re my friend, but then you treat me badly. I guess it doesn’t matter because I don’t care what you think any more.
31. I actually thought you were my friend, but then found out we were actually enemies.
32. I could have sworn we were friends but funny how a period of silence speaks volumes. 🗣
33. What a fool I was to have thought I had a friend, but it turns out you are my enemy.
34. It was a devastating discovery, but it’s real: some people are only in your life for their own gain. Goodbye friend, thought you were different but you are just like the rest of them
35. I’m not upset that our friendship has come to an end, just surprised that it lasted as long as it did.
36. I thought we were friends; I was so wrong.
37. You were supposed to be my right-hand girl, my best friend. You were supposed to pick me up when I fell and keep me from making stupid mistakes. Instead, you betrayed me, to make yourself feel better you stabbed me in the back.
38. Once we were very close, but that was in the past. I trusted you, and now see I was mistaken.
39. I thought we were friends, but now I see you have been deceiving me.
40. You’re a good friend but I can’t trust you anymore. Because I thought we were friends, but apparently you think differently.
41. I thought we were you were supposed to be my best friend. But now, I don’t know who you are anymore. Obviously, what you said and how you said made it clear that you weren’t my friend after all. I would never treat any of my friends like that or tell them something that was harmful.
42. I thought we were friends. You never tried to help me. You just watched me wither away, how could you?
43. I thought we were friends but clearly, you don’t understand the meaning of the word.
44. I thought we were friends but I must’ve been mistaken because what you did was wrong and I’m done with it all.
45. When I tell you that nothing means more to me than our friendship, I mean it. But now, I feel like we aren’t even friends.
46. I thought we were friends, I thought you liked me, but you told a secret about me to someone else.
47. It seems like you went out of your way to completely cut me out of your life. I thought we were friends. What happened? I just want to know why you’ve completely abandoned me, and why you’ve been spreading bad rumours about me.
48. I thought we were friends and could trust you. You told me everything going on in your life, and now you’ve cut me off completely. I am hurt and confused by this.
49. Is this how our friendship ends? We’ve been through a lot together, and I thought we were pretty close. It hurts to know that it was all a lie.
50. Sometimes it hurts so much to remember you, because I thought we were friends.
51. I used to think our friendship was perfect. We could confide in each other, share our dreams and secrets, and enjoy each other’s company. Then one day you did something that changed everything, and now I’m not sure if we can ever go back.
52. I thought we were friends, but when I needed you most, you didn’t answer my call.
53. I was blindsided by your look. I thought I could trust you, but it turns out you’re just a backstabbing liar.
54. You knew how much I cared about you. You seemed like a decent human being and I thought we were just the perfect match for friends. How could you throw that all away? We’re not friends any longer.
55. I thought we were friends and that we shared everything. But you were the one who told everyone about my feelings for him. You knew how much I loved him, and you still turned against me. How could you? Now everyone knows and I’m stuck with the consequences!
56. You used me and you lied to me. I trusted you, but you took advantage of me!
57. I thought we were friends. But I guess you don’t mind losing someone who loves you, who’s always been there for you, and who listens to all your problems when it’s convenient for you.
58. I thought we were friends but you betrayed me. You are in my prayers, I hope that you find peace within yourself and make changes for the better.
59. I thought we were friends but it turns out that you have been plotting my downfall all along.
60. I thought we were friends, but then you sold me down the river and I just had to ask myself how a friend like you could end up being such an enemy.
61. I was quite shocked to discover that you were not my friend. I mean, we laughed together, cried together and even shared experiences with each other. But that was all of course before I saw you being mean to someone who didn’t deserve it.
62. You are not my friend. If you were my friend, you would have told me the truth.
63. I thought we were friends until I discovered the truth. You knew my feelings towards you and what it meant to me but you betrayed us when it came to you. I will no longer trust your word because I can’t be sure of anything that comes out of your mouth.
64. I thought we were friends until I realized that you thought of me as a person who could be bought, not by money but by something more expensive: false friendship.
65. Deep down, I thought we were friends. But you stabbed me in the back just to help yourself. That’s something I will never forget.
66. I thought we were friends, I thought we were genuine, but you turned on me and became the monster that everyone else already knew that you had in you.
67. I thought we were friends, but you proved me wrong. I wanted to tell you how much you mean to me, but now I don’t want to talk to you again.
68. You were supposed to be my friend. How could you betray my trust like that? This is not okay, and it’s completely violating our friendship.
69. I thought we were friends. I trusted you with my deepest secrets, and all you did is turn around and stab me in the back.
70. I thought we were friends, but it turns out all you wanted was to destroy me.
71. I have always thought of you as my friend. But now I wonder why you are doing this to me. Why do you treat me so badly, when all I want is for us to be good friends.
72. I thought we were friends. I trusted you. I gave you my heart, but all you care about is yourself.
73. When I thought we were friends, you kept secrets from me. Now that I’ve told you everything, it’s so clear—we’re not friends anymore.
74. I thought we were friends, now I don’t know if I can trust you anymore. What am I going to do? What is friendship without trust?
75. I thought we were friends, but I guess I was wrong. It’s sad I won’t be able to be your friend anymore since you don’t want me as one.
76. I thought we were friends and you would be happy for me, but now I see that you’re just jealous.
77. I thought we were friends, but now you’re just another face in the crowd.
78. I thought we were friends, but clearly, I was fooling myself. You lied to me and betrayed my trust, but that’s ok. Now I know you don’t really care about me.
79. I thought we were friends but I guess you didn’t trust me enough to tell me that you were moving out of state.
80. I realise I was wrong to have thought you were my friend. You’ve never been, and you never will be.
81. You weren’t my friend, but I realised it too late. I wish I’d thought of that before.
82. I realise I was wrong to have thought you were my friend. You just wanted me to get back at my ex so you could get back at me.
83. I was wrong to have thought you were my friend but now I realise you don’t deserve me, and I don’t deserve you. Goodbye.
84. It’s a shame that I thought we were friends, but it’s also a blessing in disguise.
85. I realise I was wrong to have thought you were my friend. I thought you would stick by me, but instead, you chose to let me fall.
86. I made a mistake to have thought you were my friend, and actually you were my enemy.
87. I believed in what you said about our friendship, but now I know that you were only toying with my emotions. While I was busy strategizing for the future, you were busy working against me.
88. I thought you were one of my friends, but I’ve been deceiving myself the whole time. But now I’m awake and seeing you for who you really are.
89. I thought we were friends, but it turns out that you are a liar. You will be alone for a very long time.
90. I thought we were friends. How could you do this to me? I honestly believed you were a good person, but now I know better.
91. I thought we were friends, but apparently, you don’t care. I will no longer waste my time with you.
92. I thought our friendship was perfect, but then I realized that it was just an illusion because you didn’t think of me as your friend!
93. My head is all over the place, I’m so confused as to what to do. I can’t believe you would do that to me after all we have been through, who will I be able to trust now?
94. I thought we were friends. But it seems you never cared. I thought I knew you well enough to assume you were on my side. I guess I was wrong.
95. It’s so hard to believe that you were never my friend. I thought you were my best friend but I was wrong.
96. It’s so hard to believe that you were never my friend. If you were, I wouldn’t have cried myself to sleep at night because of the hurt feelings and tears you caused me.
97. It sounds like it’s getting scarier as we get older. I thought we were friends, but obviously, you never thought of me that way.
98. I thought we were friends, but you showed me that you don’t appreciate what I do for you.
99. I did everything you asked of me, but you turned your back on me in a time of need. I gave my all to our friendship, and you ripped it away and threw it in the trash.
100. I have been your friend for years and I have always been there for you when you needed me most. We had something going, but I guess I was too blind to see that you only used me.
Indeed, it’s really hurting to know that the person you thought had always been your friend was far from being the friend you thought they were.
Let me know which of these I thought we were friends quotes expresses your own experience perfectly in the comment section.