My new partner's closest friend is someone who publicly bullied me relentlessly in high school, and seeing them at social gatherings fills me with anxiety. Do I tell my partner?

Isla Mikkola

Isla Mikkola

Tell partner, explain past19 votes (38%)
Avoid friend, say nothing8 votes (16%)
Confront bullys friend10 votes (20%)
Try to forgive, move on13 votes (26%)

50 votes total • Created 1/17/2026

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My new partner's closest friend is someone who publicly bullied me relentlessly in high school, and seeing them at social gatherings fills me with anxiety. Do I tell my partner? | asQkme