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I am angry about a friend online who is stringing me along. Whenever I talk to her, she assures me that it's not how I think it is. But I have a very well-developed sense of intuition, and I know she is lying to me. I know that this other friend of hers turned my best friend online against me and is now turning this other friend against me too. She perpetuates hate and suspicion...

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Online friends are not always what they seem to be. That's part of life online. People feel free -- a little too free if you ask me -- to "hide behind" the computer screen, forget they are dealing with real people who have real feelings, and treat others however they like with no regard for consequences or the hurt they cause. I can't stand "internet drama" myself. Maybe it's best if you let yourself be a little more cautious about how easily you open up and trust ANYONE on ANY level that you know ONLY online. And really her self-proclaimed religion has nothing to do with it. I've met self-proclaimed Christians, self-proclaimed Wiccans, self-proclaimed total atheists who were just as much catty little conniving sh*ts as this person you describe.

Just my 2 cents -- I would "withdraw" from these online shenanigans for awhile but pull closer to real-world people who make you feel loved and supported or even just bring you joy for a little while -- like that friend you had the outing planned with. if you can't deal with a public outing arrange something quiet to do together, or just chat on the phone. Don't let internet weenies add to your stress till you want to withdraw from life itself! We can take breaks from the internet all we want. It will still be there.

Wishing you the best ...

~mal