Feeing betrayed Has anyone ever felt this way? You tell your friend everything and naively...

Kodel · 26-30, M

Not exactly, but I've definitely been in a dynamic where I gave much more than I received. When you're an inherently generous person, it's easy to give but others don't necessarily feel the need or want to meet you halfway or even partway sometimes. I'd say that expecting people to treat you exactly the way you treat them is a bit of a stretch. We are all different people after all. It doesn't mean that people can't find other ways to bridge that gap but it sounds like your friend didn't sadly. Nonetheless, some nuance to the spectrum of the human psyche definitely helps understanding why some people don't reciprocate exactly what we give them.

Eklipse · F

Been there still am. Sucks when it happens hope you feel better soon 🌹

PhoenixPhail · M

It's harder for some people to open up about what's going on in their lives. Please don't feel she's betraying you. She has no intention of hurting you. She's doing the best she can. Be patient, loving and understanding.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

That’s not betrayal. It’s your choice to confide in your friend, and it’s her choice not to confide in you. She hasn’t betrayed you just because she keeps things to herself.

Tonydang · M

Unfortunately there’s things that you can’t and shouldn’t share with anyone

MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M

Regardless of how much you choose to share with friends some will also share everything with you and some will not.
They are no less of a friend if they choose not to share with you, unless they promised to tell you everything.

AngelKrish · 26-30, M

This happened, i always shared everything with my friend....but he didn't shared anything so now i don't share mine too...but 🥺

Smileforall · 36-40, M

Yes

Lackwittyname · 51-55, M

Yeah, sorry that happened, can be hard. This said, with what you have told her, has she betrayed that in any way? Could be that she has vulnerability and trust issues.