bridge friend

Definition

The emotionally exhausted intermediary who was friends with both people before they dated and gets stuck playing messenger during relationship drama, fielding uncomfortable questions neither party has the guts to ask directly. Basically a therapist without insurance.

Example Usage

I've become the bridge friend between Jake and Sarah—yesterday she texted me asking why he hasn't responded to her calls.

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