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I Need to Vent

I have a friend who I know won't give up on me easily but I'm confused because I haven't been exactly treating him the same way he treats me also nobody in offline life ever stayed friends with me this long.. I'm scared of showing the real me to him because he might not accept some of the choices I have made and I'm scared that once he finds out something he tries forcing his beliefs on me or try to say stuff to my family while thinking he's helping me.

I just wish it was easier to be honest about losing my faith in a Muslim society. My friend might have a few doubts but he doesn't know for sure and it isn't exactly sane to say everything at once, my family doesn't know anything and they shouldn't find out this way.

When I'm with him I simply sit in silence not sure what to say exactly while he shares the stuff he does in his life, all I feel is guilt for stopping to share stuff I do or my ideas or my thoughts with him. The fact that he comes into my place and interacts with my parents scares me that he could tell them something once he finds out, I also imagine how he would act like if he knew I been hiding my Atheism from him since 2013.. I feel like a bad friend but I'm just trying to be cautious and it's like I wish I was never exposed to the things that made me get out of Islam but at the same time I like how I'm not brainwashed anymore.
Gusman · 61-69, M
Best not to tell him what is really going on. Does he really need to know? If he is self righteous then almost certain he will tell your parents and try to persuade you to return to the fold.
Difficult conundrum. Look outside your immediate circle for clubs to join. Friends are to be made everywhere.
@Gusman No I don't think he needs to know. He's definitely self righteous. A voice inside me tells me to test the waters though like explain to him how unlike him I'm willing to accept anyone for who they are, he once said he hated dealing with a guy because he suspected that he might be from a different faction of Islam and he kept calling him wrong and stupid to even compare the 2 factions.. That's another reason why I can't open up anymore.

I do keep looking and I did find a friend with similar thoughts and it was a nice experience to be able to talk with no limits but I won't see him till August because he works in another country (not complaining) he's available to talk to on the phone which is nice and I'm glad he exsists.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@PiecingBabyFaceTogether It is great you have an outlet.
Your friend sounds like he could become extreme with views like that. Over time it might be wise to drift away from him.
I'm not saying he is dangerous but as people go through life their views either mellow or become more ingrained.
Wish you well. Go slowly
@Gusman That's very true. People on general should be open to the idea that their ideas can change. You should be able to accept that you could be wrong.
Thank you 🙂
BalmyNites · F
The feelings you have is what's called your gut instinct, don't confide your true thoughts & secrets to this 'friend', because you obviously know he could judge you/tell your family. I would keep things under wraps for now, you will soon make new friends & then you won't feel so much under pressure. Oh & good luck - I'm very happy for you.
BalmyNites · F
@PiecingBabyFaceTogether That time will soon go, but if you get desperate to vent to someone, just drop me a pm 😊
@BalmyNites Alright 🤗

 
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