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Resisting the urge
Posted On 10/24/2007 11:59:14 by Peanut

I have a really bad problem with burning bridges.  Whenever someone upsets me, instead of saying something to them, I'll just stop talking to them.

And I really want to burn this bridge.

K and I were pretty good friends at the start of college.  We studied together, went to conferences together, talked on the phone, everything.  But then she joined a sorority and I didn't.  Things weren't going to change between us, but she started hanging out more with the people in her sorority and I felt left out.  I flipped out one night about it, and actually DID say something to her and another friend about it, but they were just like, "No, no.  Nothing has changed!"  A few months later, I stopped talking to her.

By the time we graduated, we were on speaking terms, but it was more like the occasional e-mail than frequent calls.  Then last Christmas I found out she had been in my hometown and hadn't told me.  Even though we weren't good friends anymore, I still felt betrayed and went back to not talking to her. 

Then last month, right before my birthday, she sends me a Friend Request on MySpace.  I thought this might be a good way to break the ice again, so I accepted and we sent each other a few e-mails.  Then about 15 minutes ago, I was looking on her site and found out she had been in my hometown AGAIN without telling me!  Would it have killed her to stop and see me for 5 minutes or have lunch?  I probably have no right feeling the way I do, but I feel so hurt :(  She was one of the last best friends I ever had and now I have no one.



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From: iotangel
10/24/2007 11:42:22

Sorry to hear that. I am one to burn bridges too, heh particularly with men... but maybe you just need a little space to heal yourself. Try not to rely on this friend to make yourself feel accepted, or good. Of course it is nice, but sometimes people will let us down... :(
I would suggest you try to distant yourself from your feelings for her. For all we know she did not have the 5 min for lunch, or just didn't realize you wanted to see her that much (or for whatever reason, doesn't consider the friendship as important as you do which is yes, very sad). Maybe you should leave her a note or ask why she didn't stop by to say hello, and then mention that you would've really appreciated her company. Hope all goes well, and maybe you can make some new friends.



From: Freesome
10/24/2007 01:40:54
Tell her...but without flipping out....perhaps she's a little worried about a repeat performance.  Life's short hun, spill your guts and go on the positive side.  Tell her you regret the split and miss the closeness.  Tell her you'd like to make a fresh start and ask if she's willing to go a second round.  Friends do tend to come and go in life, but with some work, patience and acceptance it's possible to maintain.




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