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[Update] I really have outgrown my friends for real. Is this a bad thing?

Asked by micchon (391points) October 9th, 2016

Hi, this is my old question.

So, today I think my friends just gave up on me. I’ve been ignoring plans and invites since the time I felt I’ve outgrown them. I never told them how I feel because yes, it might be too harsh, so I just let things happen and now my closest friend in the group just sent me a message and told me he loves me to bits, but he’s done with me.

And I don’t even feel sad. Is this a bad thing? We had so much fun together, but I don’t think we are in the same phase anymore. They are still the same depressed, lethargic, negative people. I want to move on with my life! I am not the same depressed, anxious girl they’ve met before.

I am a very strong person now, I’ve dealt with my depression alone for years and I can finally say I have cured it alone and I’m proud of it. I’ve been inviting them to come out of their shells and look at the world but they’d really, rather stay stuck in their rooms.

As I’ve said, I have to travel at least half an hour just to see them since they live in the same area. I always go home late even if they know I have an 8am class the next day, I feel they never really cared about me. They would invite me over again the next day even if they know I’m busy. I also never felt the deep connection that a friend should have. It seems to me that I’m just a friend when they want to play around.

Now, I can definitely say I don’t have a real friend. Not even my “best friend” since kinder who lives just around the block. I only have 3 real friends in my life but now I have outgrown all of them.

Please tell me if this is a bad thing. If I have to find a new set of friends, that would totally be terrible… because I don’t know how to make friends. Please teach me how to. And please give me advices in my situation.

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