Notice what repeats
One awkward comment may be repairable. Repeated exclusion, ridicule, pressure, or punishment when you say no deserves attention.
Read the pattern guide → RELATIONSHIP CLARITY, WITHOUT THE LABELS
Something feels off.
Start there.
You do not need a diagnosis, a dramatic confrontation, or a perfect explanation to take your experience seriously. Fake Friendo helps you notice patterns, decide what you need, and find your footing again.
A difficult moment is a moment. A repeated pattern is information.
01 / START WITH THE FACTSLess guessing about them.
Less guessing about them.
More clarity for you.
Separate impact from intent
You may never know why someone acts as they do. You can still name how it affects your time, energy, trust, and safety.
Learn the distinction →Choose a next step
Sometimes that is a direct conversation. Sometimes it is a smaller commitment, more distance, or support from someone you trust.
Try the boundary builder →THE QUESTION UNDER THE QUESTION
“Am I overreacting?”
Try asking what happened, how often it happens, and what changes after you bring it up. A healthy connection makes room for your experience, even when the other person disagrees.
Read about conflict and repair ↗A LIBRARY YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE
Find the thing you are trying to name.
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A PRIVATE PLACE TO THINK
Open the journal ↗Write it down while it is clear.
The journal stays in this browser on this device. It gives you prompts to record an event, its impact, and the next thing within your control.