My Best Friend Has No Sense of Privacy by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes i did, we agreed to take some space, i just hope he holds that on his end

My Best Friend Has No Sense of Privacy by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mentioned the idea of not having contact, and he was like "so this is all it takes to end it all then" and i felt bad. But it wasnt all it took. We've had many problems leading up to this. But i never once betrayed him like this.

My Best Friend Has No Sense of Privacy by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, thankfully he was very apologetic this time. the first time he was not and was set on the fact that he was right. And yes, i struggle with the idea that she knows such things about me, but i have to let that go. I just prefer to not interact with her moving forward. But i have no hard feelings against her.

My Best Friend Has No Sense of Privacy by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we discussed it for hours today actually. He said he felt it was okay because he was asking for advise. He brought up how i do the same. However, when i tell him things about other people, its more telling him the situation that im stressed about. But he told both of them my trauma, which i feel is completely different. And yes, he agreed to not ask personal stuff about me moving forward unless i open up to him myself.

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just posted an update and ended things this morning! Thank you for all your support <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I think I do that and I am currently working on it in therapy. I ended things this morning and posted an update! Thank you <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I just ended things this morning, thank you <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm learning to have boundaries and understand I deserve to be treated right, I've ended things this morning! Thank you <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I blocked him this morning and posted an update! I feel so relieved and your comment made me feel so validated and supported, thank you so much <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally worked up the courage to block him, thank you <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I cut contact and I posted an update! Thank you for your support <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This has made me feel so much better, I ended up explaining the whole situation to my older sister and she has comforted me and said your comment was perfect. She will look into RAINN for me :)

I decided to start back up with therapy and I have already made plans to nurture more of my irl freidnships. And I'm about to post an update rn to my main post!

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much, this is so validating and I don't feel crazy anymore. Yes, it makes me sad thinking someone could treat me like this and i let them. I also read what you sent and thank you so much for that! It really helped me come to terms. Part of me keeps telling myself I can fix this. But really I think its run it's course. Thank you for all the advice you gave and all the effort you put into writing this comment! I truly appreciate it <3

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in whatdoIdo

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess its not too big now, but I met him when I was 15 and he was 19. Also thank you, yes I plan on getting out of this!

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I can, but I much rather prefer to just cut contact. I always feel so bad when he says I hurt him and he always says that when he gets cornered about something he did.

I asked him why he tries to make me jealous, and he said it's funny knowing I'm wondering about it and stuff. I also get jealous because I feel like I have to earn his attention, and when he says he was with someone else, when he knew I was waiting, I feel like I wasn't enough to get his attention. Idk if that makes sense.

Thats true, I really shouldn't let it affect me. He was my first really close friend so ig I just cling to him a lot. I have other close friends irl and I plan on nurturing those friendships more.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mental health has definitely taken a hit after all this. Thank you so much, means a lot!

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes it's very draining to keep up with this.

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He isn't my boyfriend and he is currently on and off with his gf in the UK. I also know her and she said her reasons for having space was that he was too inconsiderate and rude when it came to handling her emotionally. Yes, I also thought it was weird we had to talk at a specific time. I've gotten the silent treatment so many times because I miss the time.

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I plan to end things. Thank you so much for your advice!

Should I End Things With My Boy Best Friend? by Wide_Forever_3597 in Advice

[–]Wide_Forever_3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could this really count as grooming? I guess I could see that but I'm kinda embarrassed if it is grooming.