How Do You Hadle Things....
By Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
April 6, 2007 8:02am CST
... when somebody you really care about, and have done for a long, long, time, walks out of your life for very little reason?
Especially if this is not the first time it has happened but on all occasions previously, you have managed to mend bridges... but, you yourself have had to make the repairs, even if the split wasn't your fault. If they refuse to talk, or meet up with you again, do you go back and try to encourage them to talk about things, even if you feel it won't happen? Do you wait for them to come around and realise that they need to talk about things, and come to you? Or do you just walk away and leave behind a very close friend, leaving just the memories of so much brighter days and happier times? How would you handle this situation?
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
6 Apr 07
I would wait for them to come to me
I would not pressure, I would ask once and if they do not want to talk I would leave the Person space
Only 2 things can happen they come to their senses and come back or they don't come back so then I will put behind me and get on
When you usually leave them the Space they will think but if you keep trying to get to them and ask they get fed up and angry.
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
6 Apr 07
I will not give up if I cherish the relationship. When they are angry and refused to talk further, there is no point pushing on. It will only backfire. In such cases, I will just give them some time, a period of time to cool down. During this period, I will still keep in touch by justing sending short messages or emails. I believe it is sincerity that touches, and it never fails so far. After the "ordeal", our friendship actually progress further, and we get closer. I would not leave my friends alone unless there is really no chance of getting together again. Then I will just have to respect their wish and cherish the memories behind.
@Darkwing (21583)
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6 Apr 07
A great response Why. The problem is, this has happened several times before, when I've been accused of saying something out of line, but it's been petty, and not really pointed at the person... like you say, don't be daft, and stuff like that. Each time, except one, I have been the one to apologise and gently talk more and more until he's back to his old self. This time though, he was so harsh, over very little and which I said in a jocular fashion. I don't think I am going to apologise for this, although I know he's dying for me to do so. I just wondered what others might do... it's been five weeks now, and I'm getting to think that he will never talk again. How can he do that, after such a long time? I don't know... I've almost given up on him, but I still care a great deal.
Thank you for this response. You made me think on it a bit more. Brightest Blessings.
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@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
7 Apr 07
It would depend on the type of relationship. If this is a long-standing friendship, it should be possible to sit down and quietly and respectfully "air" the problem, especially if it is one that has been repeated often.
I worked very closely with someone for sixteen years. While we had differences, we also had enormous mutual respect and we were always able to work harmoniously. A whole set of circumstances happened one on top of the other, and suddenly through numerous misunderstandings on both sides, things rapidly deteriorated. I walked out. I still believe it was the only thing to do. We didn't see each other for years, but now cross paths occasionally. We are friendly, but could never return to the friendship we had for those sixteen years.
As I said, it all depends on the type of relationship and how important it is to the people concerned. If it is important enough, a heart-to-heart should sort out the problems. If not, it is probably better to forget it, rather than to repeat the same thing over and over.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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7 Apr 07
Yes, there's nothing I would like more than to talk it through... in fact, I would dearly like the chance to air my own views, but I don't think this will happen. The mood swings and the pride will prevent it. The fact is, he just hits and runs and then won't talk to me. As I've said, it was I who apologised all but one of the other times, and that one time was when I was in America and had only been there for three days. lol. I think that was a little too far away for me to go! Still, it told me something.
This time though, Cloud, I'm tired and disappointed at his reasons, and I think it's his turn to come to me and apologise. I don't think it will happen because he can be a stubborn cuss! lol.
Thank you for your excellent response my dear friend. Brightest Blessings.
@deeeky (3667)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
7 Apr 07
Our thoughts and memories are always with us. There are good times and bad times throughout our lives but our life is better with the giving of good thoughts to ourselves and if anyone wants to share in those good thought then all the better. But bad thoughts in our lives have no place in our minds and they should be avoided and not added to because our life is too short and precious whilst we are here on this earth of ours.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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7 Apr 07
I agree our thoughts and memories are always with us and that there are good and bad times throughout our lives but it seems to me that no matter how good my thoughts are, they're not good enough for him. He accuses me of things I haven't really said, through misreading my words. So, I think the bad thoughts are on his part. I've been willing to put all the bad stuff behind me, but then a few months down the line, off he goes again, and I'm left standing with my mouth wide open... I just don't get it!
Thank you for your supportive and philosophical response Deeeky. Brightest Blessings.
@mlgb_24 (638)
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9 Apr 07
that's a sad scenario. i think i would listen first. if they don't want to talk, give them enough time and space until they are ready to speak and open up. if they're not welcoming that approach, probably ask why - if no answer, just let them know once in a while that they still have a friend in you. if no reaction then probably they don't want you in their lives - just give them the space that they need...but most importantly - pray!
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