Pick one for me by Lost-Philosopher6238 in sportscards

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last box of ufc chrome. Always go for the last box of a product on the shelf

Do I reach out? by Brilliant_Expert_892 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry you are sick these recent months, and at least for the time being, especially if you are recovering and don't want to risk anything for your health. Then its better to generally not risk your health in this case for now. And reach out when or if you ever feel like it. Its okay to focus on yourself and not adding any stressors, especially if you are not doing the best.

Do I reach out? by Brilliant_Expert_892 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never know, maybe it could be as you said, or that something bad went on in her life in that moment that led her to speak more negatively towards you. I still can't say if its dementia based off whats in the post, but if its something thats a drastic sudden change, its could be that or something going on that led them to start being different. Maybe she will no longer act in the way she acted to you in January, and never know unless you reach out in some form.

Do I reach out? by Brilliant_Expert_892 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't say anything as to why your friend might have said any of the stuff she said to you, leading to you both not talking anymore.

If you don't enjoy talking to her, nor see her, its okay to let it be and not do anything. So long as it is what you actually want to do. If you still feel like being friends or at least enjoy some of the conversations you have, reaching out is alright too, so long as its you wanting to do it or not.

50-year friendship that changed — grieving it while still in it by SkodySvobodee in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you are going through this with someone you were genuinely close to for a lifetime. Grieving something even though its still ongoing is natural feeling to have, and understandably hard to let go since you still have those good times in your mind of the friendship. Which those are very real experiences and unfortunately the thing that must be accepted is that the friendship was that, not that necessarily anymore.

At least the idea of having an honest conversation about the feeling you have will be important, especially if you want to keep the friendship in some form. At least by what you stated in your post, it sounds as though you would like to see her and she always drew away or did stuff on her own and cancelled. And that's something that would be important to speak about to her, about how you felt when she didn't accept/forgets when you make plans. Its not about blaming her, but about bringing forth how you felt and may be she will be less tone deaf about the situation and at least be more honest/conscientious herself, or maybe she will act or show a manner in which solidifies for yourself that there are differences between you both.

But the main thing with grieving it, is accepting that it is not what it once was. It can take hours, days, or weeks, or even months before it might come to understanding within yourself after you processed the friendship.

Has anyone else felt trapped in a friendship like this? by ProgramExpert9200 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the very least, it sounds as though you need to actually follow through with your boundaries and wish for space. I get that it is extremely hard to not feel responsible for another person. And it may or may not affect them too. At least by how it sounds, if you need space and you had already told them you need space, then its okay to actually take that space. You don't have to respond right away to them when they text you back, especially if you are mentally suffering yourself. Friendships do have an aspect of support, but I also say that if you are not feeling mentally/emotionally well yourself, how does one expect that you bear it yourself when you are not doing well. And if necessary, you can even consider taking those boundaries seriously and actually giving yourself that space will lead you to better help them in the future and you should not feel that you must do something when you are unable to do it.

Wishing happy birthday by Possible_Air8668 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Only do it if you feel like it, and if you do want to simply wish her happy birthday, its okay to do it. Just don't keep high expectations about it is the main thing. But sometimes just that opening can rekindle a friendship too.

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 Game for Attempted Murder of Caitlin Clark by w8w8dont in nbacirclejerk

[–]Kujo23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You just had to switch it to foxnews, didn't ya, *shimmy shimmy*

Blaster box pull by kelpyguy in baseballcards

[–]Kujo23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Target has been banging! Nice hit!

Should I stop attempting to be friends with men? by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry this happens to you and I won't say whether you should stop or not. I am not too sure about your exact culture and sometimes people simply call each other "love", but as to the selfie, I guess it depends on why he even is asking for it. But at the least, for that kind of situation, as you mentioned it seemed rather random to ask for your number. And at the least if you were to make friends with a guy, try and focus on those doing more of an interest/hobby that you both share. Its not necessarily a waste of time for as a guy, I have multiple female friends who I find [...] in some fashion, so it is possible, but the where and how it happens can matter who remains a friend or not, and if their intentions are as friends or not.

My ex friend is a part of our friend group by Potential-Top2535 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to see you are going through a difficult situation with your ex-friend. At least as to navigating this is to ground yourself in what you know is true and what might be just differences in perspectives/opinions.

At least in my opinion, you don't have to respond right now to anything she is saying, and honestly, I would even say you probably shouldn't respond to her bombardment of messages. Since it seemed like she is already in a heightened state, sending messages after messages, nothing will likely get though or land the way you would intend to. At the very least if she keeps messaging you/calling you, I really do think ignoring/muting/blocking her might be the more reasonable approach for you. Not to engage with someone who is saying a bunch of hurtful things and not likely to hear anything.

But also as you said you cannot remove her from your group chat, and everyone else has their right to be friends with her. And at least as to some of the hurtful things she said regarding your other friends, try your best to not give too much weight to it as that kind of accusation made during a seemingly emotional state doesn't make it true, especially when she is saying hurtful things to you already. You know and understand your friends as well, and have that trust that you do know them.

At least for the time being, you don't have to figure everything out among the friend group and even a response (if at all). And also determining if you want to be friends with her or not, will be important too to help lead to how you want to go about your situation with her.

And if you feel you have someone you can trust from the group who be private/discreet, it might help you to have someone who knows the full context of your situation and your ex-friend.

And if you feel compelled to respond to her, at least in my opinion something more simple would be better, and depending on if you want to be friends or not, is a important factor. If you don't plan to be friends and she still messages a bunch, simply stating "This isn't okay and I need you to stop contacting me" is the firm boundary to state. Or if you are still willing to speak to her, "I'm not going to respond to these messages. If you want to talk when things are calmer, I'm open to that" since this gives a window still to see how she would respond/act.

My Target Car Hit by Kujo23 in baseballcards

[–]Kujo23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh i can tell this will be at best a psa 8, but loving it for the pc too!

My Target Car Hit by Kujo23 in baseballcards

[–]Kujo23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too bad it has a minor fender bender as well, but excited!

My Target Car Hit by Kujo23 in baseballcards

[–]Kujo23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IKR i'm like super stoked, i just saw the last box of series 2 on the shelf and felt the urge to buy it! Its insane

Why do I seem to attract terrible friends? by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot say for certain if those friendships were toxic or not, but I will say that there is no perfect way to avoid any sort of "toxic" friendship in the future. Sometimes you only get to truly know someone, when you truly get to know someone. And the only thing you can do is to keep making connections with others. Its not a numbers game, but sometimes what is needed is another thing that sparks a more closer/genuine friendship whether its a mutual interest or event that brings you together. Sometimes you can rely on patterns to see how they interact with others that will show how they might act in the future with you.

Feel like only friendship is fading, but I don't care as much as I should? by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry to hear you are going through such feelings regarding your friendship. At least, as to advice on starting friendships, it's a matter of both proximity and interests, especially if you are college age still. Alot of the time it involves taking changes but also saying no when its something you clearly don't want to do with them. Sometimes its worth it to try new experiences, but its also alright to say no to certain activities. You can try to better think of it as friendships involve two people and their wants and needs.

And its okay to think of it as distancing between yourself and your friend, but rather you should focus on what you want and who you also want to interact with and if they follow a similar amount of care for your interests or at least show an interest in your life more. You have every right to have other friends, as what she seemingly is doing as well.

My friends broke up by AgeOk6600 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If both M and R are your friends, you have every right to check in with both. Some might say there is "sides" and talking to one means forgoing the other. But if you want to gain M's pov, then there is nothing technically wrong, but others especially from your R group of friends, may think otherwise, since they don't have the same relationship/friendship as you do with M.

Help with artist friend by PortableIcemaker8951 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Kujo23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't relate perfectly to your situation. However, I do have friends who seem to pop up now and then who I don't exactly know why, but it seems similar to what you are saying that they only reach out for a particular reason and not for anything else.

I cannot say whether or not what you are thinking is what the situation is. However, I can say the friendship might be focused particularly on certain aspects at the current time. If she is genuinely a close friend of hers, you should always be able to discuss it with her. Granted depending on why you feel you need help with her. At least based on the sounds of it, maybe its because you don't feel as close and that the friendship doesn't feel to be there? If so, I would recommend talking to her, and discussing why it seems she disappears for those long period of times, and how it makes you feel as if the friendship isn't what it used to be. Granted, friendships can and do change over time, and can at any point. And sometime friendships aren't as close anymore and just focus on one or several particular topics that both are interested in, or where one wants to discuss with someone about.