Cutting off communication to a bestfriend

@nita04 (268)
Philippines
June 27, 2012 12:07am CST
My best friend is always confused because every time I have some major problems I always cut off my communication with her. My reason is I don't want to appear having self pity or having her involved. She already has a problem of her own. And also I am afraid if I open up to her and just receive cold shoulders might tarnish our friendship. But still she keeps on calling or texting me, asking what is happening to me but still I don't answer her. Am I being inconsiderate or just the bad side of me.
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@polaris77 (2039)
• Bacau, Romania
6 Jul 12
I think you should try to be sincere with your friend and explain exactly why you cut off the communication with her because if you don't explain it to her she might think that it's her fault,and it's normal for her to feel confused in this situation.A few explanations would clarify all the confusion and would definitely strengthen your friendship,so the faster you do it,the better.
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
30 Jun 12
I would text her with an apology for neglecting her and an explanation that because of personal problems you have yet to work out, you will not be available for a while. Assure her that when things get better, you will get back in touch.
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
7 Jul 12
I also think it is good to keep communication with your best friend. I think you should talk to your friend and tell what you feel in life. Most times communication plays a great deal in life. I think it is good to talk to your friend and tell them what you are feeling. I think it is good to talk rather than not to talk.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Jun 12
Well, it depends. It seems like you cannot trust her.. is this true? Maybe she hasn't proven to you whether she is worth it to be vulnerable to. I am like you as well and I have a hard time to depend on people at my worst.. and I know that friends are there for you during those times.. but if I cannot trust that person, there must be a reason for it. So maybe you should think about how strong your relationship is with her. Also, everyone's view of friendship is different.. but you may want to make it clear for her and if she still doesn't understand then, you did you're best. Good luck.
@GajaGamini (1068)
• India
27 Jun 12
you are lucky to have such friend who understand your SILENCE and she is worry about you. you should not cut off your friendship and you said she is your best friend then why do you want to cut off friendship it would be easy to cut off but it will work after patch up as it used to be because you are cutting off with out any reason. you can tell her that you need time to overcome personal problems and you will tell him when right time come because it is not right time to tell you. when you over come the problem I am sure she would be the only one whom you tell first because she is your best friend and she was concern about our problem and worries. you should respect her as a friend because as she is concerning and taking care of you you can not realize value of it but she will not message you, it will bother you and you may feel alone. "True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost." - Charles Caleb Colton
• Philippines
28 Jun 12
Maybe you could try telling her that you don't want her to worry about your problems. And if you trust her, you can try telling her. And explain how you feel. If I was your friend, I'll be worried of your silence. For sure, she feels the same way. :)
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
27 Jun 12
You could always tell her your side of it, that you don't want to add to her worries, that you can manage, and that she will be the first to know when the time comes that you need help about it. I'm sure she is concern and is more worried that you are not telling her anything. Just assure her something so that she will at least understand what you are going through, by then she will understand.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
27 Jun 12
I can see that you want time for yourself to think and you don`t want your friend to be involve. But you must also consider her and compromise. A real friend will worry for you and that`s lucky of you to have a friend like that. Like she was making a lot of effort for her to be a good friend and a good help for you. Talk to her and tell her that you feel more comfortable when you solve it yourself. And i think what she says or what she advice to you in your problem is something you have to accept. It is only an advice after all. A friend will tell you negative without judging personality and that makes them more amazing. Life without friends is not colorful and that, you must realize before it`s too late. Appreciate what you have know !! Good luck and God bless !!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
27 Jun 12
I think the best thing for you to do is tell your friend that you appreciate her reaching out to you but that right now you need some time for yourself and that you don't want to bother her with your troubles. Tell her you will talk to her when you feel better but for right now it's best for you to have time to figure out what's going on with you.
• Philippines
27 Jun 12
Isn't that what being best friends are for anyway, to have someone to talk to when you are in a tough time and vice versa, if you really want to stop communicating with her during these times and rather be alone that actually have someone to vent out to, then you should tell her, and not keep her in the dark, I am sure the reason why she kept on texting you is because she is concerned about your silence, you can always tell her politely that you want to be left alone, I am sure as your best friend she will understand.
• United States
27 Jun 12
You could explain to your friend that you're having a difficult time with something but you don't want to "vent" about it with her. Maybe you could tell her not to take it personally that you are withdrawn at certain times.
• United States
27 Jun 12
I would answer her or you are seriously going to tick her off. You won't be happy when she stops talking to you completely as you can only push people so far. I am the same way and I don't like to tell them things for fear they might think I'm making things up. So I keep my problems to myself. But you really should text her back.