My friend is blowing me off?
By breepeace
@breepeace (3014)
Canada
March 26, 2009 1:35am CST
Well, some people may know that I got out of a relationship about a month ago. All this month he's been bugging me -- texting and calling all the time, so finally last weekend I told him to take a hike for good, and to stop contacting me.
So obviously now I need my friends to be there as a support system, but my closest friend has been blowing me off the past few days. We've been talking for weeks about going swimming at the local pool one morning, and the other day she mentioned she'd went with another friend, and didn't invite me. Then, every Wednesday, we meet at her place for "Lost" night, and when I sent her a text today asking what time she wanted me to come over, she said she was at her parent's place and wouldn't be back to town tonight.
I called another friend and made plans to watch it at his place, and when we drove past her house to the grocery store for snacks, her car was in the driveway and her lights were on.
I'm so hurt and confused, and I don't understand what I've done wrong. I need her friendship and support more now than ever, but twice in one week she's blown me off, and she knows I don't have many friends left in the area that I can count on.
I don't know what to do?
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11 responses
@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
27 Mar 09
My thoughts are that you need to have a straight talk with her to clear this up.
BTW: If I had caught her in a lie, I would have gone to her house, knocked at the door, and confirmed that she was actually there, and had blown you off. Then, she couldn't make an excuse up and the problem would have to be dealt with.
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
26 Mar 09
I'd say tell her the truth. Tell her you went to the store and noticed she was home. I have a question. Do you think it is a possibility she is seeing your ex? therefore avoiding you? Just a thought. Have a Great Day!!!
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
26 Mar 09
She doesn't want to be your friend. I know it hurts but these things happen. Maybe she is dating your ex and doesn't want you to know, for some reason. Now you have to stand on your own two feet, tell yourself your relationship is over with and handle it by yourself--which you can! Talk it over with your friend you were with Wednesday, he'll probably be a much better sounding board anyway. If you can't do that, just let it go and quit brooding. Get on with life and have some fun, it wasn't meant to be so just get over it and get on with it.
Sorry if I sound callous but I could've saved myself so much heartache when I was younger if I hadn't insisted on brooding and agonizing over love affairs that ended. I hope things work out for you. Remember that with friends like that, you certainly don't need enemies!
@breepeace (3014)
• Canada
26 Mar 09
Unfortunately the friend I was with on Wednesday isn't much of a sounding board at all.. he's more of a "He'll talk, and you'll listen" kind of guy. Fine, since I'm a pretty good listener, but not much good if I need advice or someone to bounce ideas off of. That was really more something I did when I was with her. The thing that really sucks is that I really only have 3 'friends' left in this town, and the third is always chronically not showing up for plans. I wish I could have better friends, but it's a small town, and many of the people my age that are still here are either in a very different situation from me, or aren't looking to make new friends.
And it's not so much that I'm brooding over the relationship, as I am just needing to keep busy so I don't get insanely bored with all my free time (responding to his texts and calls took a lot out of me), and I figured she understood that since just a few days ago she told me she was expecting to get a lot of texts in the upcoming days from me (so I wouldn't be texting him).
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
26 Mar 09
Bummer...I'm glad you're not brooding but you're right, you do need to keep busy! And being around other people keeps your mind off him. If you were closer to Ohio we could hang out and have some fun.
Keep your chin up, keep busy, good luck!
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@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
7 Apr 09
This is really sad, and there must be a reason why your friend is suddenly avoiding you. Are you sure she doesn't fancy your ex, and is wanting to date him? I think it's best if you try to see her in person, and ask to her face why she's avoiding you. I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
26 Mar 09
Hey bree! I would ask you friend straight out what the problem
is? Do you think that she could possibly be seeing you X and
is feeling guilty about it? I would definitely confront her
right away! If she is supposed to be such a good friend I
would definitely want to know why she is suddenly avoiding you!
If she doesn't want to answer the question, then I would just
stop bothering her and forget about her! She obviously was
never really such a great friend to being with!
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@rsa101 (38148)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
I guess you don't jump into conclusion about her. Maybe let her explain about what you've witnessed and tell her by the way you saw it seems that she did not really go out of town. Let her explain her side and from there you can judge if she is really wroth keeping it.
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
26 Mar 09
Hi Bree! It doesn't sound like this this woman is the 'closest friend' that you thought she was. My guess is that one of a couple of things is going on. One possiblity is that she has become involved with your ex. Another is that in lieu of continuing to contact you, he has now switched to her for sympathy and support. Perhaps he's twisted her mind with his side of the story? Regardless, you have not done anything wrong and she is not the friend you thought she was. If that's the case, you don't need her friendship as much as you think you do.
It's hard to lose people that you thought you could count on. That happening at the same time your relationship ended is a double blow. I suspect you are a stonger person that you give yourself credit for. It takes that kind of strength to end a relationship that isn't working...and to put a stop to the epiloges like you did. You are now on the first chapter of a new book. You are the writer, and only you can determine what the story will be and how it will turn out. Look forward, not backward.
I've always looked at my time between relationships as opportunities. Without baggage to consider, you can take the time to explore new things. Take a class in something that interests you. Join a club, or a committee. Volunteer in your community. You can do this. You'd be surprised at the new friends and contacts that walking on new paths will bring to you. And for the times you need a shoulder? You have us here at MyLot for that.
@srganesh (6340)
• India
26 Mar 09
Don't feel let down by your close friends.She might have some real personal works to be done and she might not ignore you intentionally.Make a call to her,tell her your desperate situation,longing for a shoulder to rest and sure,she will understand you and spare some time.Cheers!
@parthu28 (498)
• India
27 Mar 09
hey dear.dont feel so let down...what she is doing may be and may not be intentional......i would say if she is such a close friend of your's it would be better that you just call her up and tell her that you need her and that what ever you have seen made you feel this way.
if she is a real friend she is sure to understand you and come to be there for you.....
dont worry dear.life isnt always as bad as we think......
i have been through this and i can surely tell you that once something bad happens we tend to believe that what ever is happening is going to be bad..........it is not like that
take care......
@coltsxxwin (4)
• United States
27 Mar 09
dont worry about what people thing of you and how you look and just live life to the fullest.