Hurt Feelings Report
This morning I was responding to an email and had a moment of ouch, that kind of hurt my feelings. Not what the email said, but by the person with whom I was corresponding. It was one of the few people I actually confided in when I started losing my mind, hoping that this particular person was close enough to not judge me. I was wrong. I didn’t hear from that person again for several months. When I did, it was because they needed a little support from me regarding their own personal situation.
To say it hurt is a gross understatement. I was so angry I swore to myself I’d never speak to them again. But here I am, too nice as always, being supportive to a person that walked away when I needed help the most. It’s one of my fundamental flaws. If only I could be as mean in “real life” as I can on my blog.
I thought of confronting ShittyfriendX about what happened, but some battles are not worth fighting. This is one of them.
And instead, I was reminded of one of the funniest things my sister ever emailed me and I couldn’t stop laughing.
Yeah, maybe I have a twisted sense of humor, but it made me feel better. In the scheme of things, ShittyfriendX is no one to me. While the old feelings of hurt come tumbling back when I talk to that person, the sting of the bite fades as quickly as it came, and I am left wondering how I ever felt close to that person.
Are you surprised I actually admitted that even though I can dish it and eat it without getting butt-hurt, sometimes it stings a little?
See, I’m not the cold-hearted bitch I appear to be. YES, MY FEELING GET HURT SOMETIMES. I’m human.
Current Mood:
Angry
July 28th, 2009 at 10:52 am
That is hilarious! I totally wish I would have had one of these when I was working! : )
July 28th, 2009 at 11:30 am
that is one of my biggest pet peeves. (to put it lightly) it really pisses me off when somebody who claims to be my friend never returns my calls, e-mails, or letters, then has a personal crisis and unloads it all on me. BUT, being the pushover that i am, (and having been guilty of the same thing a time or two in the past) i never say anything to them. all my friends are long distance anyways, so i listen, hang up the phone, and wait for their next personal crisis like a good little girl.
July 28th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Girly-man signature, lmao!
July 28th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Yeah, what is up with that? I get so pissed when I run into people who want my help that turned a blind eye when I needed them. Arg.
July 29th, 2009 at 12:22 am
That person is not a “friend.” That’s not what friends do. I don’t do non-reciprocal relationships any more – learned that lesson well. It’s been so freeing. It’s OK to say no and walk away or not answer the call or email from someone who doesn’t treat you well and doesn’t reciprocate your friendship. Much healthier in the long run.
July 29th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
My co-dependant side has a hard time letting go of relationships even through the hurt. I hope for your sake that person takes to the highway.. oh wait better yet.. you take to the highway and move where you are happy.
I try to remember that my life is mine and won’t stop because someone doesn’t like me anymore. I think that is one thing I can say that I have learned in the last 5 years.
July 30th, 2009 at 6:51 am
BAHAHAAAAA that made my day, thanks for sharing!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Yeah, I totally just found this form at work and cracked up laughing. Made copies and will use it!!! LOL funniest thing today!!