I texted one my of my “friends” this morning, even though I was mad at him because he can’t seem to ever find time for me. Â He doesn’t respond to texts, never calls me even when he says he will, and those rare times he does manage to call me he can never seem to stay on the phone long, always something like “oh my friend is here” or “my ride is here.” Â I was hoping that maybe he could somehow find time to call me today. Â After I text him he tries to call me but since I’m in class I can’t answer it, so he leaves a message. Â After class I listen to the message and he actually has the audacity to say “I’m sorry but I just can’t be available to you 24/7.”
Basically, I’m done with him. Â I told him so, and told him why, but apparently this is just me “lashing out” and he doesn’t think he’s been a bad friend at all. Â I hate this. Â This kind of fucking thing always happens to me. Â I’m always a good friend, even when the other person may not be, but if I ever decide to vocalize my complaint then suddenly I’m the one who is at fault. Â Even worse, is that me deciding not to talk to him anymore doesn’t affect him in the slightest but to me, it hurts, because I essentially don’t have any friends, and however rare his phone calls or texts were, it was better than nothing.
I hate being alone all the time. Â I just don’t know what to do with myself. Â I’m not in a mental state where I can really do homework and there’s nothing I actually want to do, so most of the time it’s just me sitting in my room, alone, wishing I were dead.
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Sounds like a shit friend to me. I’ve had friends like that before, but I let them go. I don’t even bother anymore. It was hard.. I did it though.
I’ve had flaky friends like that before. It took me a long time to finally realize I should just give up on them. I actually ran into him a few weeks back, after not seeing him for the last few months. The usual “dude, where’d you disappear to?” from him, as if he’s actually made any effort to stay in touch. Tells me he got a new phone and I should give him my number. After he left I didn’t even feel like texting him, but I gave in one more time, sent him a quick text message so he’d be able to save my number, haven’t heard a word from him since.
I don’t know if people like this do it on purpose or if it’s just a certain type of personality. If I don’t like someone, I’m going to tell them that, instead of always leading them on with “yeah, call me, we’ll do something” type of stuff and then never following through.
Try not to let it affect your self-worth. These other people are the losers who don’t know how to be good friends. There are people out there who would be glad to hear from you and spend time with you, but they can be hard to find.
I give friends the sack all the time. This new group arent really pulling their weight either so they are also at risk of being fired. I mean is it too much to ask that they buy a round of drinks once in a while. What’s the world coming to.
Never rely on anyone. They will only let you down. The more I stay at work, on this site, in the pub I realise that more and more. Im starting to feel stronger now the withdrawal issues are less of a problem. I’m not an a wine-o or anything it just helps with sleep/anxiety while I find the answers.
I do like drink though, probably my favourite thing. Anyway, forget about your friend. Play hard to get and he will soon realise he has lost a true friend. That’s why I make sure every girl I’m with is hotter than the last.
A dog will always be mans best friend.
Get a Weimaraner. You won’t be disappointed. They will only ever have one master.
Christ, yes, get a dog. I should have thought of that, Magneto. Smarter birds are real loyal, too. Anyway, you’ve got us also.
Us! Speak for yourself pal. The people on here off the occasional word of encouragement, sympathy and all sit at their computers sharing similar stories. I’m not saying they are not genuine. Far from it. Life just beats the crap out of everyone.
But don’t look for anyone for help. You will only be let down. People lose interest, have their own things to deal with and just don’t care that much when push comes to shove.
I was at rock bottom 24 hrs ago. Now that my mind is starting to refocus I am having a moment of clarity.
Dog, any day of the weak.
Week
Ah, I guess it is just me then, haha.
Rainy High
I’m not saying that’s not what I want. You have to accept this site for what it is. Yeah I have emailed a few people maybe I shouldn’t have. Make no mistake, we are just a bunch of strangers. Some reveal more than others, some just need a temporary fix. When I return to my best I will hate the fact I ever ended up here. Resent the fact I ever became that weak, the words of strangers ever meant anything to me.
We live in a world where nobody cares about anybody. You should be glad your friend had done one. Saves you the trouble of showing him the door.
Yeah, you’re right. I drive off of other people, even if it’s one person. Most of the time the words of a total stranger do help me; your words for example. It is such an ugly place, but at least some of us can find something to let us go on for even a couple more days. Thanks.
Hey rainy high life is like that its not all shits and giggles..our friend magneto isnt feeling very good at the moment..but then thats why we come here to talk openly and freely the answers you get arnt always what you need to hear but we are only human i felt like you do when i was 13 being a teenager is tough but you get through.try joining a sport group or a club of some sort you will meet new people start with a clean slate…