Hello rdgrad15,

I don't know if I can help you with this other than express what I feel about how many people seem to work, as observed by me. I will be 58 yrs old in a couple of weeks.

I have found these sorts of people everywhere, school, work, etc. They will turn on a dime when it suits them. They tend to be insecure or narcissistic. They have to keep fresh new people around them to have their full attention on them. These "friends" can't keep up their facade for too long, so they replace. They are mean spirited and it is best that they are not part of your life. They are so draining of your good spirit. It took me a long time to figure that out. They are not worth your time, although you have given it. All that drama you experienced is their way to replace you with someone new who does not know them yet.

I would hate to live the lives they must be leading.

You will find honorable, loyal friends. It takes time but they will reveal themselves to you, so don't give up on people in general.