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I recently had a falling out with someone close to me and was very hurt by the very bad treatment of me. However the row has now escalated as the person in question is now arguing that I shared our row with my friends and accusing me of trying to get friends on my side, not seeing that all I'm looking for is hugs, tissues and advice if possibile.
I apologised for disrespecting them by sharing our private business but said that if I can't resolve things by talking directly to them I will need to either talk with other friends or go insane! Friends can tell me to get a grip if I am at fault which a therapist probably wouldn't and they are a lot cheaper too.
I am really torn, which is why I'm turning to HOP agony aunt column. I'm using an anon membership so that I can get advice from people without causing more trouble and being accused of trying to get someone to choose sides. Please help, my friends. What should I do, I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall? The crime that was committed against me has been shoved into the background as this person places them in the victim role. I can't go on the way things are but very hard to break up what has been till now a beautiful relationship?
I recently had a falling out with someone close to me and was very hurt by the very bad treatment of me. However the row has now escalated as the person in question is now arguing that I shared our row with my friends and accusing me of trying to get friends on my side, not seeing that all I'm looking for is hugs, tissues and advice if possibile.
I apologised for disrespecting them by sharing our private business but said that if I can't resolve things by talking directly to them I will need to either talk with other friends or go insane! Friends can tell me to get a grip if I am at fault which a therapist probably wouldn't and they are a lot cheaper too.
I am really torn, which is why I'm turning to HOP agony aunt column. I'm using an anon membership so that I can get advice from people without causing more trouble and being accused of trying to get someone to choose sides. Please help, my friends. What should I do, I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall? The crime that was committed against me has been shoved into the background as this person places them in the victim role. I can't go on the way things are but very hard to break up what has been till now a beautiful relationship?
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I'm sorry sweetie, i can't really offer any help at all - i hate situations like that and wouldn't know what to do myself if it were me. All i can say is try to talk it through with the other person and try to make them understand your side.
Hugs probably won't help any but then they can't hurt either
hope you can work it out.
I'm sorry sweetie, i can't really offer any help at all - i hate situations like that and wouldn't know what to do myself if it were me. All i can say is try to talk it through with the other person and try to make them understand your side.
Hugs probably won't help any but then they can't hurt either
hope you can work it out.
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Unfortunately talking is not working, they are using their anger to cover their guilt. I want to move on and get over this but I feel we have issues, and they need resolving, otherwise we will end up having the same problems again I think.
Hugs are great, hugs are fab! And they give me enough energy to battle on and try and make things work out.
Unfortunately talking is not working, they are using their anger to cover their guilt. I want to move on and get over this but I feel we have issues, and they need resolving, otherwise we will end up having the same problems again I think.
Hugs are great, hugs are fab! And they give me enough energy to battle on and try and make things work out.
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
this is not good, sad, and i hope you'll be forced to change your name in the not-too-distant-future.
perhaps a mutual friend can be placed in a mediation role, one that must importantly remain impartial. This allows the continuation of recociliation without the hindrance of immediate fury.
just a thought. hope all's well soon, matey!
this is not good, sad, and i hope you'll be forced to change your name in the not-too-distant-future.
perhaps a mutual friend can be placed in a mediation role, one that must importantly remain impartial. This allows the continuation of recociliation without the hindrance of immediate fury.
just a thought. hope all's well soon, matey!
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Posted:
I usually find in these situations that no one wants to mediate they just want to stay out of it which i think is pretty weak. i would let it rest for awhile. stand clear of eachother for awhile if possible. anything that really really needs to be cleared up will still be in the air in a month or 2. i find that discussing things while tensions are still high is usually a waste of time.
im in a similar spot right now too. hang in there
I usually find in these situations that no one wants to mediate they just want to stay out of it which i think is pretty weak. i would let it rest for awhile. stand clear of eachother for awhile if possible. anything that really really needs to be cleared up will still be in the air in a month or 2. i find that discussing things while tensions are still high is usually a waste of time.
im in a similar spot right now too. hang in there
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Posted:
In an emotional area like this, it always works both ways and if you continue to feel 'wronged' you will never get over this.
Even if it was completely and utterly the other pserson's fault (im not just talking about the incident itself, I'm talking about BOTH of your actions afterwards) to think that way will make your life more miserable than it needs to be.
Sometimes, forgiving people, especially when the situation isn't as black and white as we try to make it, is the first step to making a better life for yourself.
If the person doesn't deserve to be forgiven, then you are feeding the hate and anger within yourself, and ultimately, you will pay the price just as much as them.
I hope you understand what i mean, it's a bit hard to put into words...
quote:While I feel for your situation, Sad, I also feel from your posts that you blame the other party completely for being angry at you 'sharing' with your friends.
they are using their anger to cover their guilt.
In an emotional area like this, it always works both ways and if you continue to feel 'wronged' you will never get over this.
Even if it was completely and utterly the other pserson's fault (im not just talking about the incident itself, I'm talking about BOTH of your actions afterwards) to think that way will make your life more miserable than it needs to be.
Sometimes, forgiving people, especially when the situation isn't as black and white as we try to make it, is the first step to making a better life for yourself.
If the person doesn't deserve to be forgiven, then you are feeding the hate and anger within yourself, and ultimately, you will pay the price just as much as them.
I hope you understand what i mean, it's a bit hard to put into words...
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Dear Sad,
everything ive been thinking has been already said, so heres some hugz.
take care.
Dear Sad,
everything ive been thinking has been already said, so heres some hugz.
take care.
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Posted:
If the people wont listen maybe they'll read? Maybe write them a letter and explain exactly how you feel?
Alice
If the people wont listen maybe they'll read? Maybe write them a letter and explain exactly how you feel?
Alice
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