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I hate saying it, but my mates are boring. Quickly venting.

I feel very disconnected from them after all these years. I went on a different path and I still am there for them, yet it’s difficult to listen to the constant complaining, negativity and selfishness. I love them, but I am tired and bored of not doing anything with them to make life more full of life! Being around them darkens my own mood. Almost as if I have to dim and dull myself to be in their company. It feels like I’m lying to them and myself.
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
So obviously you have chosen to obscure your age, but I can say from experience that this is normal as you get older.

You tend to value your own personal time and efforts more, and start to resent the efforts you go to, to maintain and continue the relationship.

It's perfectly natural, and I would suggest you not feel angst about it.

Do what makes you happy, not what you think your friends would like you to do....
Anotherlifeform · 100+, F
@SumKindaMunster Thank you. I have been feeling bad about it. I care deeply for them, but must preserve my joy.
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
@Anotherlifeform I ended a relationship with a friend I knew for over 30 years, we went to high school together...I just realized he wasn't as engaged in the things we did as I was, and I got tired of making all the effort. So I stopped.

He didn't contact me for over 2 years.

I knew I made the correct decision.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
I wouldn't qualm in explaining that to them at some point theyll have to increase their frequency.
We outgrow people and you're right its not fair on them or you.
So it's best to be honest
Anotherlifeform · 100+, F
@Gangstress Thank you. I can no longer be dishonest. It doesn’t align with who I am.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@Anotherlifeform honestly i understand

Life is to grow. In more ways than one. And if people cant well theyll be simply left behind.
SW-User
I've left almost everyone behind because I really disliked being in that place of not fitting in/feeling obligated to be in.
Loneliness can get painful at times and boring too but it is better than pretending daily.
SW-User
@Anotherlifeform Hopefully when your energy is free of the pretense, it can be free to attract the new. For me too.
Anotherlifeform · 100+, F
@SW-User I believe in both of us. It must exist. As we do.
SW-User
Rokasu · 36-40, M
You just move on then. It's not hard either. If you have confidence in yourself you can easily find others.
SW-User
I can relate
I feel so far removed from many people
Sometimes we just outgrow others

 
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