Not friends but coworkers and especially one female boss who played her employees against one another. It took great patience on my part but when our company was purchased it was just a matter of time for her new boss to see her and several of her favorite employees for what they were and I had the satisfaction of seeing them let go and given the respect from her new boss I deserved.

When I realized it, I just walked away. No contact whatsoever including blocking their number.
How do I live and feel after doing so. Free, no obligations, no problems and no guilt.

My friends and I share a mutual respect. A duplicitous person would not have my respect.

I know people like that but I'm not friends with them.

They are trouble and all I need to do is see it once and I’m done. Have family members that way and I’m through with them too.

Not any friends that I know of, but there are others that are obvious to moi.

I don't. They are not friends. Period!

I make them ex-friends.