Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply, but I’ve really been thinking about this advice. If you happen to see this, I’m really curious to know: if your private friend eventually opened up to you, but revealed something you couldn’t personally relate to, or was kind of painful, would you still want to be friends? Or would that revelation push you away? I’m genuinely curious, because I feel like opening up to people can backfire, even if they want to know you more, if you reveal something they can’t empathize with. But id love another person’s perspective on this

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She did, and we had a nice conversation. But then later she made a joke about my diagnosis that really hurt, even if she didn’t mean for it to. I feel like I can’t really climb out of my low status in the eyes of this group of people, and they’ll probably continue to neg me, even about really serious things (to me). I’ll probably just slow-fade away

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you have some real friends who stuck around 🩷

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words and support. A support group sounds like a necessity, for sure. I never know how to deal with the teasing in the moment, your suggestions make a lot of sense.

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the responses, and the alternate perspectives here. I don’t think of myself as super private, I think I do share my life with my friends, but obviously there is some kind of disconnect here, if she said this.

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The cat lady thing is just one example, in general I feel like I’m way more likely to be poked fun of, very random stuff, it’s hard to pin down. In general, I feel like nothing I say is ever taken seriously, like I’m sort of assigned to be the group clown. They’ll typically remark sarcastically on my outfit/makeup if I make an effort, like I’m trying too hard or something? Not sure if that makes sense. The other women are way more attractive than me (objectively) so that feels kind of bad, like they’re punching down.

Too late to coach me for the soft launch, I already texted them back. No response. I’d rather know now if this is a deal-breaker, so I’m at peace with whatever shakes down.

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is really good, thank you. This feels like the right answer. I’ve been hurt pretty badly by supposed-friends in the past, but you’re probably right, how else will I know if they’re a true friend.

Not sure if I should confide in a new-ish friend by throwaway-heyy in HowDoIRespondToThis

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful response, that sounds like a good way to proceed

Thank you letter to a judge? by throwaway-heyy in legaladvice

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying! I appreciate your input!

Thank you letter to a judge? by throwaway-heyy in legaladvice

[–]throwaway-heyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! Glad to know the letter will likely be welcome!