Home Menu

Menu



advertisement
Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
SBOtaku
New Member
 
Member Since Nov 2019
Location: In my head
Posts: 4
4
Confused Nov 09, 2019 at 11:49 AM
  #1
This morning when I thought about asking my friend to hang out, a thought occurred. He'll probably just say "No not today, we hung out the other day, all day long and I need a break." I came to a conclusion with that thought. My friend is timing our friendship. Where friends hang out because it's fun being together and the amount of time hanging out is dependent on the fun being had. They never questioned the time because of the fun they are having. Which brings me to my other realization. My friend doesn't have fun hanging out with me anymore.....Since when have I started recognizing how much time we spend together and trying to keep track of it? Sitting here first thing in the morning, drinking coffee and wondering if he would be willing to hang out today or if he doesn't and what I plan to do today if he does or doesn't. Day by day. No future planning ever gets held to. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result...It's frustrating that in order to hang out, we can only be on days he feels up to it. To be fair I feel like hanging out every day. I don't have a problem hanging out. Any time I feel annoyed I remember who I'm talking to and I feel grateful and annoyed. Sometimes we get upset but instead of talking about these thing's he runs to his room and hides there ignoring me for days. I do recognize my words can be hurtful and actively try to work on phrasing things better. Is it unfair of me to think that friendship shouldn't need timed or does he not realize how frustrating it is to not know if today or the next day or the next we could be hanging out or not? Is what I feel valid or just some misplaced or mixed up emotion? Am I putting too much thought into hanging out with him and being needy?
-SBOtaku
SBOtaku is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Buffy01, MickeyCheeky, possum220, Taylor27
 
Thanks for this!
Buffy01, MickeyCheeky, Taylor27

advertisement
Buffy01
Wise Elder
 
Buffy01's Avatar
 
Member Since Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 9,531 (SuperPoster!)
6
9,711 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Nov 09, 2019 at 04:29 PM
  #2
Quote:
Originally Posted by SBOtaku View Post
This morning when I thought about asking my friend to hang out, a thought occurred. He'll probably just say "No not today, we hung out the other day, all day long and I need a break." I came to a conclusion with that thought. My friend is timing our friendship. Where friends hang out because it's fun being together and the amount of time hanging out is dependent on the fun being had. They never questioned the time because of the fun they are having. Which brings me to my other realization. My friend doesn't have fun hanging out with me anymore.....Since when have I started recognizing how much time we spend together and trying to keep track of it? Sitting here first thing in the morning, drinking coffee and wondering if he would be willing to hang out today or if he doesn't and what I plan to do today if he does or doesn't. Day by day. No future planning ever gets held to. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result...It's frustrating that in order to hang out, we can only be on days he feels up to it. To be fair I feel like hanging out every day. I don't have a problem hanging out. Any time I feel annoyed I remember who I'm talking to and I feel grateful and annoyed. Sometimes we get upset but instead of talking about these thing's he runs to his room and hides there ignoring me for days. I do recognize my words can be hurtful and actively try to work on phrasing things better. Is it unfair of me to think that friendship shouldn't need timed or does he not realize how frustrating it is to not know if today or the next day or the next we could be hanging out or not? Is what I feel valid or just some misplaced or mixed up emotion? Am I putting too much thought into hanging out with him and being needy?
-SBOtaku
I feel that this is normal to feel. Have you thought about getting a hobby?
Buffy01 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MickeyCheeky
 
Thanks for this!
Blknblu, MickeyCheeky, SBOtaku
possum220
Legendary
 
possum220's Avatar
 
Member Since Jan 2009
Location: Uppa Gumtree West
Posts: 19,397 (SuperPoster!)
15
7,983 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Nov 10, 2019 at 05:56 AM
  #3
Welcome to PC

Being so invested in hanging out with one person all the time might be seen by them as suffocation. Yes they do care about you but they would possibly appreciate some space. Friendships need care and attention and time apart for them to flourish. Having you own hobbies and other friends will be good for you and most likely bring the ability for you to bring some freshness back to the first relationship. Have meals/coffee out with other people. Invite other people to go to the movies. Please try not to focus on one person. There are other good things to be had.
possum220 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blknblu, MickeyCheeky, Taylor27
 
Thanks for this!
Blknblu, MickeyCheeky, SBOtaku, Taylor27
SBOtaku
New Member
 
Member Since Nov 2019
Location: In my head
Posts: 4
4
Default Nov 10, 2019 at 07:16 PM
  #4
Thank you Buffy01 and possum220. The idea of a hobby never crossed my mind for some reason. I understand that being too obsessed with one person is dangerous and can lead to emotional decisions. Meeting new people is something I struggle with and know needs work. Knowing these things and learning about how and why decisions are made helped get me this far. When I think of the word hobby I think of fishing or hobbytown usa. I guess focusing around learning more about hobbies and what they are would help with figuring out a hobby.
Thank you both again for your help.
SBOtaku is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Thanks for this!
possum220
Reply
attentionThis is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:34 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.



 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.