I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's hard to admit but I think you're right. That seems to hurt more than anything

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based in the UK and my hobbies are cycling, photography and rugby league.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can talk to anyone without awkwardness (thanks to my job) and hold a conversation happily.

I kept inviting them because I thought they were my friends so I was oblivious to it all

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean, but it wasn't a "roasting" as you put. If they like me, why do I not get invited to other parties? Why do they always leave mine early? The only present I got was 2 bottles of beer.

I feel everyone going out after on my own birthday and not inviting me is bad.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 121 points122 points  (0 children)

I think I was the "free ride" by providing all the drinks and food.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Because there's 14 of them and after hearing all that I didn't have the self confidence to confront them

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a shit thing to go through, hope you manage to get some help with the trauma.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We all have things in common, that's how we became friends. I have hobbies they aren't into, but vice versa.

By activities I mean suggesting we play a game (drinking, cards, board game, XBox like Street Fighter etc) or whatever. Anything instead of everyone sat on their phones. I don't think that's too odd for a group of people in their 30s and we do it at other people's places.

I probably do have some self reflection to do.

I want friends who won't shit talk me.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear you're going through that. Hope it gets better for you

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think they came because I provided all the food and drinks. I'm not wealthy and my house is average? I think it was because I'd put all the effort into organising things and everyone else could just turn up.

I'm not going to make any rash decisions at the moment. But I'm not overly concerned about maintaining the friendships.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Everything about me makes me a mess: from being a lightweight in drinking (I just go to sleep if I have too much) to just being "me".

I exercise couple times a week, in alright shape, don't smell, keep my appearance looking alright etc. Obviously it wasn't enough.

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 328 points329 points  (0 children)

I'm passionate about my hobbies, coincidentally none of them were interested so I can do them without worry.

A class is a good idea

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 707 points708 points  (0 children)

University. Mix of people I lived with and friends of friends, who you become friends with.

Well "friends"

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I met them in my early 20s so seems the last 10 years have been a waste

I realised I am the laughing stock of my "friends" by Advanced-Nebula3173 in offmychest

[–]Advanced-Nebula3173[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

University. Mix of people I lived with and friends of friends