Curvaceous - first of all, CONGRATS on your amazing weight loss, you are an inspiration!
I don't know if I can add anything that hasn't been said, but I think your idea to have some "time off" from these friends of yours is a great idea. More importantly, to have the confidence to be able to say "I deserve better than this, I need to find out who my real friends are" is absolutely amazing. A lot of people will never do this, and as such, continue to surround themselves with toxic friends. Having the guts to weed out the negative people in your life is something you should be very proud of yourself for.
Everyone on this thread was right when they said real friends don't have to hurt your feelings to be "encouraging". For example, I was out for two dinners in a row at friends' places over the weekend and both friends went out of their way to accomodate what I could and couldn't eat (like gluten, etc). I was so grateful and their support and understanding meant so much to me. There are people out there who will do the same for you, and you absolutely deserve it.
As for the guy who apparently likes you - he needs to get over himself, if that is the truth. You sound like a really cool girl, you don't need to change for anyone - only yourself. There is a much nicer boy out there for you, one who likes you for who you are, not whether or not you'd be acceptable to be 'seen' with. This shows a complete lack of self-confidence in himself (for not having the courage to admit what he feels) and obviously his friends (who may judge him for not dating a thin girl). I'm sure you don't need that sort of negativity in your life right now!
In the meantime, stick to your plan, you are doing amazingly well!
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