what i did was correct ? if not, what should i do?
By rakesh_07
@rakesh_07 (684)
India
April 4, 2009 7:10am CST
A few months back, few of my friends didn't accompany me to the hospital when i was feeling ill and i was left alone that day. I walked all the way to the medical stores nearby to buy medicines in the hot sun. After 1 or 2 days i was alright. Then i was so much unhappy about the way my friends reacted to this situation with me.
So, i decided not to speak with them. Actually i thought they were not "true friends" of mine. This is because friends should help you at the time when you really want theirs. So, i messaged(through mobile) them telling i don't want to talk to them, and please don't ask me what is the reason for it.
They keep asking me everyday till date, but i haven't told them the reason and i have been ignoring them like strangers. What i am doing,is it correct?? or should i tell them the reason?
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13 responses
@sunita64 (6469)
• India
4 Apr 09
Actually you are increasing your own misery, better tell them the reason because they might be having some valid reason for not accomanying you the other day.When we ignore others then we are angry with them and anger harms the person who is angry, so better forgive and forget.
@devenylee (7)
• United States
5 Apr 09
Well rakesh like my mom always used to say true friends are counted by the fingers in one hand ,I would of done the same thing but i would tell them y. That was wrong by their part they should of been there how would they feel if you would of done that to them i bet they would of done the same thing. Like i said you should of told them the reason and give them a chance to explain them selves it was totally wrong from their part. I hope you talk it out you deserve at least an apology dont you think. good luck .
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@firemom31 (598)
• United States
5 Apr 09
Everyone makes mistakes, bad judgements, etc. I have, you have, we all have. I would certainly give them the opportunity to explain, then you can decide whether or not you want them in your life.
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@freerr (666)
• China
4 Apr 09
I think you should tell them the reason, and listen to their reason why they didn't accompany you to hospital. Many things are not so bad as you think, more communication can change it to better, so let you and your friend have more communication about this question. Hope you happy.
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@darthpickle (30)
• United States
4 Apr 09
dude i think that you should tell them so that they can improve on the way that they acted that day even though it was wrong
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@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I believe in giving a person the benefit of the doubt. You need to tell them what is wrong. There may be a very logical reason why they didn't go with you. If it had been me I would have asked at least one of them to go with me. That doesn't mean that they are not your friends because they didn't go with you. I wouldn't let my friendships go by the way because of this. I would let them know why I am upset with them.
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
5 Apr 09
I think that you should have told them why and allow them to explain why they could not or would not come to the hospital with you. You are not giving them the benefit of the doubt that maybe they had good reasons for not attending. And honestly though the couple days were tough, you faired out well and it was not a serious illness. When I was pregnant with my first child, I went to the hospital for a check up to find out that she was in trouble and she was being delivered that day. I called everyone and noone could come at that time. I felt terribly lonely. Luckily my daughter held on till my sister could arrive to be with me and my daughter was born beautiful and healthy. Though I was sad to be alone for most of it, I learned that everyone had good reason and that they wanted to be there if they could. I think you should allow them to explain why. If they give a lame excuse then you can walk away knowing that they don't care. But from the sounds of it considering they are still trying to talk to you are a few months, I think that this could be a misunderstanding and that maybe you were not communicating clearly to them. You seem like a very caring person and I hope that you can clear up the bad tension with your friends.
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@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
5 Apr 09
You should tell them, because you are obviously still angry at them over it, and if you don't tell them why it will cause problems between you and them if you still want to remain friends with them. Obviously it is important to you if you are holding a grudge a few months later. Discuss it with them and find out if maybe there is a reason they didn't go with you. Otherwise they will know you are angry, but not why.
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@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
5 Apr 09
Whether you like how your friends at the time or not, they do deserve somekind of explanation of why you have been avoiding them. Doesn't mean you have to accept appologies, still if they are sincere you may consider that though.
Now to head into the future, you need to set your goals or foundation in what you feel a friend is. Also in that remember each person also has a life that doesn't always include you. So in that, set your ground rules for you to follow and bring in new people in your life and those that fit your criteria can become your new friends if you fit their way of a friend should be for them; works both ways.
Hope this helps you..
What you did isn't wrong to some extent, remember not only were they your friends you were their friend. How would you want to be treated in this situation?
Just food for thought.
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@GioBuffon (119)
• Canada
5 Apr 09
I personally think you're doing the right thing. Why would you befriends them if they treated you like a complete stranger ? Make them feel exactly how you felt. Give them a taste of their own medicine, if you know what i mean. Wait for them to come up to you before you tell them the reason.
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@goolonga (75)
• Australia
5 Apr 09
i think you should tell them the reason why you are not talking to you.
since they keep asking yoy what the reason is, obviously they know they have done wrong and would like to try and fix the situation. They might not be "true friends" but they obviously do care about you enough that it bothers them not knowing what is wrong.
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