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Offending an old friend - AIBU?

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Nanamar Fri 22-Jul-22 12:07:36

I moved across country nine months ago and have now returned to my old home for a two week visit to see friends and family. Since some of the folks I want to see are “groups,” we made plans well in advance to coordinate calendars. Upon my arrival I texted my very close friend (who was very distressed by my move) that I already have plans for certain dates and asked when she and I can get together. She is apparently offended and replied by text, “Don’t know.” I’ve posted about her before - she’s very dramatic, can be over sensitive, and all around a lot of work. I’ve maintained the relationship as best as I can but I’m pretty fed up with her at this point. Of course I’m sorry that she is offended but I’m inclined to not go chasing after her and let the ball remain in her court. AIBU?

Mine Fri 22-Jul-22 15:27:26

Maybe like yourself your friend also wants to cut ties and doesn't want to see you either....I'd just leave it be....Its a shame if you had a good connection but sometimes friendships just fizzle out when one of you moves away....Enjoy your trip home NANAMAR.....smile

Grandmatrigger Fri 22-Jul-22 18:26:27

Have any of you considered leaving your husband

PollyDolly Fri 22-Jul-22 18:29:32

Grandmatrigger

Have any of you considered leaving your husband

What an odd question on this thread. Can you enlarge please?

25Avalon Fri 22-Jul-22 18:38:14

My first thought was to ring her in person and talk face to face. On reading your 2nd posting, however I don't think that is a good idea. She only seems to think of herself. I would not do any more running. Leave the ball in her court. URBR

Lucca Fri 22-Jul-22 18:46:11

Grandmatrigger

Have any of you considered leaving your husband

Should this be a new thread ?

Esmay Fri 22-Jul-22 20:05:00

Hi Nanamar ,

Sadly, you can't really do anything about it .

Just remain pleasant and friendly and avoid a row or confrontation .

I moved away after knowing a neighbour for three years .

Initially , she told me that she found her previous neighbours too much and she didn't want to be friends with me .

Then , when I moved she was devastated .
And then ,the nastiness crept in .
When I phoned she'd answer and walk away from the phone whilst she talked to other people .
I'd be hanging on for ages .

After some years , she began an affair with an old flame and used me as an excuse - telling her husband that she was spending weekends with me .
I didn't actually know .
When the guy became serious - she ditched him .

When her husband found out - he blamed me for encouraging her affair .

And that's when she told me that she couldn't be friends with me anymore because her husband wouldn't like it .

This continued for about a decade whereupon she began to contact me again .
I can't stand her moods anymore .
I've made better friends .

Urmstongran Fri 22-Jul-22 20:27:44

Moods?
Personality defect more like. What an odd bod.

rafichagran Fri 22-Jul-22 20:40:37

She is high maintenance and thinks only in terms of herself,whilst she may be lonely,she must learn you have other people to see.