Torn between two friends
By sunshinefame
@sunshinefame (287)
Philippines
September 22, 2012 10:55am CST
My friend always think she is right, she think she knows everything and she is good and kind...that's what she thinks of herself..we seldom see each other because we both are busy with our field of work. But one of her friend told me that they quarrel and never talk with each other already. I don't know why this friend of mine always have an enemy, when we are together I just let her talk to me. I'm a good listener anyway lol... I love this friend of mine, I tried to correct her but seems her mind is closed, if I will insist maybe we will become enemy I don't want to lost her, she is kind in some way. but my other friend was hurt because of heri want to help my hurt friend ,if I do she will get angry with me too.... Wish I could do something to reconcile them , it's like hitting the star because both have pride not to bow with each other. I'm torn between two friends. What should I do please.
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@MelanieMay (102)
• Philippines
23 Sep 12
The thing is, do they want to reconcile? I mean, it doesn't really work if one or both of them would not really feel good about a reconciliation. You cannot force it upon them. If both cannot agree to a reconciliation, I think you should just let them be. You can still be friends with either of them. :) They both have to be in a place where they feel that reconciling is something that they want and would make them feel better. If one or both decides that they are better off without each other, then let it be.
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@sweetloveforeve (13120)
• Portugal
22 Sep 12
be honest with your friend. the one that is mean sometimes. tell her what you think. if she stops being your friend bcs your honesty then this means she isnt your friend at all. friends are for saying good and bad things too. if you think that she wasnt correct to your other friend you should tell her. that way they can reconcile. if she gets mad at you thats a childish thing. you only want her to be fine with everyone. and not to have arguements with no one.
@sunshinefame (287)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
Yes that was a true friend for me, being honest, I once told her attitudes are not good, she was offended and give me alibis depending herself and even to the extent that she didn't talk to me for a days. I just keep on calling her , didn't mind if he answer the phone or not, and didn't mind if she ignore me personally until I get her attention again.. But really it hard to woe her. Lol. Thanks.
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
24 Sep 12
Its hard to deal with friends like that , when you cannot tell them they are wrong without causing drama.You are in a tough spot and you cant take anyone side , because the other one will be angry with you . You have to keep trying to get them to be friends again but if that doesn't work just continue to friends with both . Just be a good friends to both and never indulge in bad talking one with the other .
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
This is a difficult situation and I know this is indeed giving you some hard times.
Maybe you can talk to them separately and try to convince each other to start a new.
Ask the not so kind friend (sorry for the words) ask her to change a bit or else she will lose all good friends/people around.
Then talk with the other friend to forgive the not so kind friend and settle everything.
It won't be easy, but you can give it a try (at least)
@sunshinefame (287)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
That's the problem with. My ms. Perfect friend , she didn't accept corrections, but still I'll try mildly or else I will become her enemy also. With my friend that was hurt , I know she can forgive. Yes she was losing many friends already, just for me I'll just go on what she wants, she wants to be the center of attention . Anyway , I'll take a chance , thAnks for the advice.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
hello there sunshinefame,
indeed your place was quite difficult. since you are part of the friendship. perhaps, try to make the situation cool down at the moment, then maybe later on, you can open up the situation and begin to talk to them slowly. so you can able to settle it somehow.
@sunshinefame (287)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
Thanks, just what I did for the past two says, they were hot tempered that time so maybe I did to cool down them.. Then I'll get extra strength to talk to them separately. Hope it will work..
@sunshinefame (287)
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
Cool down is a right time as of now. Tnx.. That time will take a long time maybe, hope not because my mean friend is hard to please :).. But I'll try my best to make them reconcile because my hurt friend was really hurt.
@nzalheart (2338)
• India
23 Sep 12
Hi sunshinefame!!!
Well its sad to hear what is going with your friends. But in this world, such things happen to many people. Its the bitter fact. Not all people are same. Some people are so much egoistic and never want to bow with other person. Your case is complicated too. You cannot change people immediately. Only you can do is bring the change in person slowly and slowly. Its good that you are a good listener. Like you said, if you start objecting her, you are afraid that you will lose her too. Its good of you that you are a good listener and good carer of your friends. Show your care to your friends. Talk with both of them nicely. When one of them complains about the other, just don't support on their words. Try to make them think positively. At least, you don't get into their discussion and get yourself in trouble. Cheers!!! You become good and that's only which matters. They'll note dare to quarrel with you. Good luck...
Happy mylotting...
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
23 Sep 12
In this case, you have to chose. You have to pick up someone whom you believed deserves to be treated fairly and that the one who is not being so arrogant that everybody doesn't want her already.
@deazil (4730)
• United States
23 Sep 12
A long time ago I had 2 friends like that. They had big fights and wouldn't speak to each other. I learned to stay out of it. When they were ready to be friends again they made up. Sometimes you have to just be a friend to both and wait it out. If the mean friend does not want to be friends again with your other friend there might not be anything you can do. You cannot force them to be friends with each other.