People are so disappointing and I’m afraid I have finally snapped

Was the migraines thread yours OP?

I could’ve written your post...

I just “broke up” with a friend of 35 years and one of 5 years. In short, I’m tired of being the one making all the overtures time and time again.

Such people are ok to have around if you want to maintain a social life for your mental health. Nothing wrong with the occasional text/drink/coffee

Just don’t expect them to care or treat you well if in need. Or to give you Christmas presents.

Get help, OP.

I deleted the numbers of people like that. It's rather liberating. I don't send out messages to them to not get back a timely reply (or a reply at all). Go for it.

Similar feeling here, lots of “one -way friends” these days.

A therapist taught me "No loaf is better than a half a loaf of something you don't want."

You people completely missed the point!! Can't you see?! OP got attacked by sneaky blobfish.

Ran into a guy on the street I used to go out with, he said "you never call me." I replied "Phones work both ways." Then he made some excuse.

I hear you OP. Just use them with a smile. Be unscrupulous. Keep everything else to yourself.

What happened to the last part of OP's ranting manifesto? It sounded like OP got possessed by the spirit of the Vairst Ladee. SAD!!!

Right, and "Earlier this year, I cut off three friends" and Migraines don't exist, etc.

Think of a new theme for your made-up threads.

[quote] What happened to the last part of OP's ranting manifesto?

Sorry, it seems that I had one of my “spells.”

My best friend ditched me when I had throat cancer because I wasn't fun anymore- his exact words. When I got better, and got over the pain, I got him back, I got him back good, hehehe.

How, R14? I love a good revenge story.

r15 Long story but I caught him on grindr cheating on his boyfriend, spoke to the guy he was cheating with who confirmed it, screenshot the whole thing-including every sordid sexual detail- and text the screenshots to the boyfriend who went apeshit and dumped him, kicking him out of the apartment. The boyfriend thanked me, my ex best friend threatened to sue me, for what I've no idea. I don't feel bad at all.

GOOD, R14/16!!!!!!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

What is the standard time expected for a "timely response" to a text message?

Oh, take your Pirin tablets, Starina.

Let us work, work, work out hearts out for the revolution, OP!

Well, you gotta admit r14 / r16 - You aren't fun anymore.

OP I find literature an excellent substitute for friendship.

[quote] Had I shouted, no one would have heard, not even had I shouted my head off. I had nothing to say. I was still doomed to go astray. I kept laughing. I would have liked to spit in the other people’s faces. - Georges Bataille, from BLUE OF NOON

Put your fucking shoes on Agador @R19!

Snap the lid of the laptop shut, OP.

You're getting nowhere.

-0/10

[quote] What is the standard time expected for a "timely response" to a text message?

12-24 hours

I am a friendship true believer but am being forced to accept that maybe I am just too idealistic about friendships. I can’t decide if their nature has changed because society has moved toward somewhat more superficial connections, or if they have always been this way but I just didn’t realize it. I’m lucky having a family/partner who care about me and love, especially at times like this, but I lost my best friendship and miss having a close, connected friend.

OP is Todd!

Thanks R25. Just wanted to make sure I am operating within the acceptable text timely response timeframes and I am.

op, stop the drama and just move on.

OP has been having several days of drama now R29.

Yeah he started about 17 threads with this woe is me crap

OP gave em the ole “BLOOOOOOCKED” lmao

shutting the fuck up costs nothing. Why do people bother

R11---I figured OP ended in tears.

How do I unsubscribe to this thread? Op is depressing

What do blobfish have to do with this loser? We, I mean they, are a peaceful species that just wishes to be left alone with their eats and their tunes. Stop spreading nasty rumors.

[Quote] I am a friendship true believer but am being forced to accept that maybe I am just too idealistic about friendships.

I inquire about my friends wellbeing, return calls, reply to texts and emails. I don't get the same courtesy and regard in return.

I feel the same r26 but I don't have family or a partner.

R18/R25 this is my favourite article about textiquette.

R18/R25 this is my favourite article about textiquette.

Damn, sorry. I’m a double-posting Dave today. The wifi in this juke joint is shitty.

I would consider being your friend. How big is your cock?

I would consider being your friend. How big is your cock?

Same, OP. Got tired of supporting & cheerleading others with their art, drag, music, e.t.c e.t.c. Most of my old "friends" don't talk to me any more. Sick of putting my energy into people who have no time for me.

The couple of people I've know who've complained about the same thing as OP were emotionally needy in different ways. Either they complained about everything or they were completely self-absorbed and made everything about them. Every interaction was like that and it was exhausting to be around. It's not like they were going through a bad patch which made them behave this way. They were always like this I learned. I eventually had to distance myself from them.

OP is bipolar off her meds. Get back on your meds, OP. No one wants to return your texts or hang out until your episode is over!

Good one r38 DDD!

[quote]OP is bipolar off her meds. Get back on your meds, OP. No one wants to return your texts or hang out until your episode is over!

Fuck you, fattie.

I’m sorry, R36. It sucks. These are trying times and unfortunately those tend to be the times we notice what we may be lacking in our personal relationships. I get where you’re coming from, like everyone I am just hoping everything improves soon. It’s a terrible time socially for most of us. Are you also the OP?

[quote] What is the standard time expected for a "timely response" to a text message?

I think it depends on your past practice w/that particular friend. If you are used to responding within 1/2 hour and then you respond the next week, instead, that's either "rude" or a signal of something.

I am trying to cut down on drinking, and have realized that I am not going to be able to be around my friends anymore. They’re all alcoholics. We all drink together until we pass out, while talking on the phone even. I had quit for 3 months last year, then they came over with 2 bottles of vodka and a box of wine. I just can’t do it anymore.

[R43] Thank You. If more than several of your friends fall off from communication, time to take a look in the mirror.

Elderlgays need to learn to punch and delete

Are your friends Russian, R49?