Friendship (18)

Jan 21, 2007 5:22 PM CST Friendship
Poppyfields
PoppyfieldsPoppyfieldsHalifax, West Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 66 Posts
I have just lost a friend because her B/F didn't like me and thought she valued me more than him. But some home truths came out whilst she text me to let me know of the decision made.
Last year i started dating a man who insisted on being with me every evening, it wasn't a bind for me, as i did not go out evenings anyway but my said friend did not like him and refused to call around anymore, so to me that was her choice yet, there were daytimes when we could get together and do normal things like women do. Now i find out that she feels as though i dissed her for this man, with whome i am no longer with...
For months she would tell me her woes to do with her partner and how controlling he was and how he hit her and she eventually decided to move out but returned the same day..This is her choice and i said, if it's what you want and it makes you happy then fine!
She said that if her relationship is to work then we can't be friends

But, now i am being made to feel like it is me who triggered the initial breakdown between them and that i only wanted to be around her when i had no-one yet this person has family and friends who treat her badly...yet she still wants to be with them..and she always told me how lovely i was and how she wanted to be like me yet
she has made me feel like i am not worth anything, can anyone shed some light...PLEASEEEEEE
frustrated
Jan 21, 2007 5:38 PM CST Friendship
sunnystu
sunnystusunnystupeterborough, UK7 Threads 244 Posts
Some friend she is then eh, just had a simular experience boy friends n girl friends of friends can be a real pain at time jelousy gets in the way, I have a mate whos girlfriend is pig ignorant to all his mates cause she feels that his mates are taking him away from her LOL
Jan 21, 2007 6:05 PM CST Friendship
lighter_times
lighter_timeslighter_timesRichmond, Greater London, England UK19 Threads 416 Posts
Poppy, it's sometimes easier for people to blame those closest to them than look at the real reason. Don't take it to heart - it's her life and her decisions and you aren't and can't be held responsible for them. I'm going through something similar at the moment with my daughter in Oz and I know she's only hitting out at me because of a situation. Concentrate on yourself and your own family/relationships and just be there to pick up the pieces if ever she needs you! That way you'll show her what a true friend you really are!
Jan 21, 2007 6:22 PM CST Friendship
xxLilyxx
xxLilyxxxxLilyxxHampshire, England UK36 Threads 3,678 Posts
hug Sorry poppy, I can't shed any light, but to me it sounds as though you have behaved as any decent friend would behave, and been there as a friend should be. I hope things sort themselves out for you both hug wine
Jan 21, 2007 6:33 PM CST Friendship
Poppyfields
PoppyfieldsPoppyfieldsHalifax, West Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 66 Posts
Thanks all.It really hurts and i know people have similar experiences. I do really sympathise too.
Maybe my concentrating on trying to make a relationship work for me got in the way...she is a very jealous person as i told her myself but she had to understand i was alot older and didn't necessarily like being alone 24/7, where as she had someone and others in her life..she said she didn't realise that was how i felt.
Since i broke up with my ex i have become a bit of a loner but only in the sense that i like and value my space and do concentrate on myself and son, where as she has to be with people and has never experienced "being alone"
She now developed a relationship with her ex neighbour who are loud and brash and always causing trouble but only because she doesn't like to be alone, so they're better than having no-one.

I've always been there for her dandelion, even when she thought i wasn't, maybe can't see the wood for the trees but i think that's the age difference. Her fella accused her of being in love with me and gave her an ultimatum, so how sad and controlling is that?
Anyway, i can't sleep now cos i feel so sad

sigh
Jan 22, 2007 9:41 PM CST Friendship
bulldog66
bulldog66bulldog66doncaster, UK35 Threads 3,680 Posts
dont blame ya self........jus cos ya a billy no mates.lol.theres plenty of them on here ....me includedhug
Jan 23, 2007 10:44 AM CST Friendship
scouser
scouserscouserlondon, UK17 Threads 1,346 Posts
Your so called friend will soon come a running when she needs you, She is a user and dont let her use you in future laugh wine
Jan 23, 2007 10:47 AM CST Friendship
starliteisbrite
starliteisbritestarliteisbriteThe planet earth....:), Ontario Canada56 Threads 7,327 Posts
Friends are a funny thing,its like love,it has many disguises.......

Find you and be happy,with happiness good things follow....best of luck
Jan 23, 2007 11:49 AM CST Friendship
Poppyfields
PoppyfieldsPoppyfieldsHalifax, West Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 66 Posts
A user? feels that way and for sure i wont be bitten again, she will realise that she has no-one to talk to, when it starts going wrong again.
I am pretty happy being me and doing what i like to do..
As for Doggyface, he has "imaginary so-called friends" but he calls them billy...Yes, all of them grin
Jan 24, 2007 11:37 AM CST Friendship
bulldog66
bulldog66bulldog66doncaster, UK35 Threads 3,680 Posts
wooooooooooooooooooo.just you wait girl i dont call them all billy only the nice one......thr nasty ones are called other names like eric or blodwyn or charlie ............rolling on the floor laughing
Jan 24, 2007 11:51 AM CST Friendship
Dandelion
DandelionDandelionSouthampton, Hampshire, UK34 Threads 5,236 Posts
We have to invest time, energy, interest and a whole load more into relationship for them to work, she could have understood this. But, then again, boyfriends and even husbands may come and go, true friends will always be there so maybe effort has to be put into that also and not forget your friends. You both may have been at fault a little here, I think there needs to be balance. There is a need for several friendships, relationships, influences, external stilumi, etc in life. Perhaps hold out the olive branch to her, make it clear that you have both been in the wrong and your friendship is important. If she sees you can be magnanimous about it, she will come round. If it doesn't work, then you had lost that friend anyway - but I would try! Apologising when you are in the wrong shows strength, not weakness. Hope it all works out for you, but don't think you are completely to blame - we are all human, you know!
Dx.thumbs up wave hug
Jan 24, 2007 11:59 AM CST Friendship
bulldog66
bulldog66bulldog66doncaster, UK35 Threads 3,680 Posts
yea if i could type i would have said that......but i do agree with the lady above...and would just like to add friendships are a state of equilibrium and if ya put more in at your end than theres the balance goes so dont blame yaself ...paulhug
Jan 24, 2007 12:24 PM CST Friendship
Dandelion
DandelionDandelionSouthampton, Hampshire, UK34 Threads 5,236 Posts
Lady?? Lady?? Did you just call me a lady, BD?? Are you on your best behaviour or sumfink?? Lady is better, yeah ................!!
Dx.thumbs up grin
Jan 24, 2007 1:17 PM CST Friendship
Dandelion
DandelionDandelionSouthampton, Hampshire, UK34 Threads 5,236 Posts
I did respond to at least one of your threads, you wanna keep up.....
Ha ha!
Dx.frustrated grin
Jan 24, 2007 1:21 PM CST Friendship
bulldog66
bulldog66bulldog66doncaster, UK35 Threads 3,680 Posts
hey iam a bulldog not a retriever loldoh
Jan 26, 2007 8:41 AM CST Friendship
Dandelion
DandelionDandelionSouthampton, Hampshire, UK34 Threads 5,236 Posts
I've got some cream for that, bud!!
Dx.roll eyes laugh tongue
Jan 26, 2007 10:22 AM CST Friendship
chriss
chrisschrissst.helens, Merseyside, England UK79 Threads 15 Polls 4,472 Posts
i was brought up on a council astate, all my friends ive known since being kids,i left and found a girl, got married,now after almost a decade i go back and they still greet me with open arms,friends should stand by you know matter what decision you make and must understand that sooner or later your going to wanna settle down with someone,that called life,a true friend will always stand by you
Jan 26, 2007 12:24 PM CST Friendship
Poppyfields
PoppyfieldsPoppyfieldsHalifax, West Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 66 Posts
Thanks for your comments. I agree that friends should be there for one another, but changes you make in your life situations and circumstances can sometimes prevent you from seeing the said friend/s, from time to time but there's always a phone to make contct, just letting them know your thinking about them and hope they are doing the same. Hoping that things are working out for them, all the things i did do, especially when she was having real problems with her fella. I was the only person she could turn to in crisis, so what does that say?
I made every effort and treated her like a daughter but it was never enough. If didn't come running when she had no-one to keep her company, then she got sulky. Again i think it's an age issue, we can learn to take more in our stride as we get older.
Anyway she text me and said she felt awful not speaking to me...No, i didn't reply, i can't see the point.
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