i had enough

@kramsgir (146)
Philippines
March 15, 2011 8:06pm CST
me and my best bud have known each other for almost five years. we've been very close in high school. as we graduated, i thought we will go on our separate ways but we ended up taking the same course and then we became classmates in the second semester. since she's my best friend, we do things together like homeworks, etc. but there are times that i don't want to be around her coz sometimes she's so irritating and there are times also that i looked down on myself because of her. but i don't want to end our friendship thoug. it's just that, sometimes she's so insensitive:( can you guys relate with me?
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@xien2xien (1382)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
if you don't like to be friends with her anymore then don't nobody is forcing you to be friend with her.... she's still you best bud til now it's because maybe you like her to be your best bud... noone can force you to do something you don't like except for yourself
@kramsgir (146)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
thanks to all who gave their insights about my situation,. it really helped a lot. now i'm thinking on telling her.. good luck to me:))
@callito (99)
• United States
16 Mar 11
Yes i can relate to you. My best friend is a girl. She's cool and all but somtimes she just acts so annoying and she gets me pissed. Sometimes i want to tell her about what i think about her but im afraid she might take it in a wrong way and im also afraid that i might loose her friendship. So i just keep it to myself.
@kramsgir (146)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
dude, we really are in the same situation. i do feel that way too..
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
16 Mar 11
Hi kramsgir, I think friends should be honest with each other. The next time she is being annoying or making you feel bad then have a talk with her about it. Could be that she has no idea how she is making you feel. If she is a good friend then she will understand and be a little more sensitive in the future. If I was bothering any of my friends, I would want to be told.
@Eugene126 (124)
• United States
16 Mar 11
I think it would be better of you guys should have a talk about it. You said it yourself that you both are best bud right? I'm sure she'll understand that sometimes you need some space for yourself.
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
It's normal for best buddies to have some indifferences, that's part of it. What is important is you get along with anytime. There are times that you feel like doing things she doesn't like and she doing things you don't like either. Being best buddies doesn't mean that you are compatible in all ways. Anyway, you weigh things and decide if you still want her to be your best bud.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
You know my friend, You've known your friend for 5 yrs and there are still a lot to discover about him or her. Friendship sometimes need sacrifices. Friendship does not mean that your relationship must be always good. At times there will be heartaches, fights between you but this fights will be a test for your friendship. This tests will either make or break your friendship. No one can say bad things to your friend face to face but you. A real friend must say what you feel whether its good or bad. I have also experienced what you have experienced with a friend way back elementary days. All our shortcomings, fights were solved by just being true to each other.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
16 Mar 11
Like everyone is saying, you really need space. But girls tend to consider it a crime when you ask for it bluntly. Why not try to find "guy" friends and create your own circle of "guy" friends? That way, your girl pal will realize that you needed to be with other guys and she might just give you that space. Just make sure no one among your guy friends turn into your bestfriend's boyfriend though because that will make her stick around even more.lol Next semester, enroll earlier than her so that you can choose your own schedule and adjust it so that there is only limited time that you get to spend with her. In this way, she might also learn to find her own group.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
16 Mar 11
Perhaps it's time you let her know. She isn't aware she is insensitive. Communication is key in all relationships.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
i have had girl "friends" way back when i was at your age.. so probably i could relate to what you're going through... my piece of advice would be for you to be reciprocate everything she does to you in a way that you do what she does to you as that would make her realize what you don't like about your relationship.. real friendship is acceptance of who you are and what you are, so it would be nice to sit it over and have a heart-to-heart talk..
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
16 Mar 11
You do not need to end your friendship, but you need to limit your time with her. I don't know what she said that made you look down on yourself, but you can start thinking that everyone is unique and maybe a little change of appearance will help, like a change is hair style and outfit.
@tessa9 (1085)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
One word, space. That's what you need. I think as friends we have all experienced a time where we feel like we need a break from our friends. It can sometimes be really suffocating to be with the same person or people all the time. You knew each other for so long know and I just think you are getting a bit tired of your friend. The best thing for you to do is to tell her about this. You don't have to tell her everything of course because you obviously don't want to hurt her feeling. Just tell her that you need space because of so and so. Try not to hang with her for a week or so and see how it feels like.
• India
16 Mar 11
hmm..yes it happens and many times i too have such occassions when we get frustrated with anyone..but being calm during that time would make us more comfortable at the later stages of our life.
• United States
16 Mar 11
Be straight with her. Tell her that you need a bit of space and see how things go. If she's crowding you or being a bit too insensitive let her know but in the nicest way possible while making sure she gets the point. Bottom line, if you both are as close as you say then this shouldn't do anything but deepen the friendship you two have and let her understand your feelings even better then before :).
@edev85 (26)
• Indonesia
16 Mar 11
Have you ever told her about your problems related to her?... If not, you start to talk about it to your friend. You should talk in a way that will not make her offended. If you never talk to her about your problem, she will never know that sometimes her actions, behaviors are irritating. i believe if she is your best friend, she will try to understand that and try to change for her friendship. And if, you, yourself, ever done something wrong, you should admit it and ask for apology. If you and your friend admit each weakness or wrongdoing to each other and ask for apology, your friendship will last forever....