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Frustrated with friend

I went through a terrible time last year as my wife cheated on me. I adored her and it came completely out of the blue. This was in January. She stayed in the house until April then my mental health could take no more so I asked her to leave. This was for my health and so she could come to a decision about what she wanted. In July, she said it was over. Throughout those months I relied heavily on family and friends particularly a friend who I will name Hayley.
Hayley was diagnosed with a bowel condition back in March last year but despite this was a constant source of support to me over my separation. I also tried to support her with her illness and we texted regularly, almost daily.
A few weeks after my ex said we were finished, I met my now partner. None of us planned it but we got together and are extremely happy six months on and I have introduced her to my child. Problem is, Hayley isn't happy for me. She said it hurt her when I distanced myself when I first met my partner and I feel she is now distancing herself and acts very quiet around me and my family. She says she is very worried I am moving too fast. I take her advice on board but things have got worse since I told her about the introductions.
I know people will automatically say she has got a crush on me but I disagree. How do I resolve things here? I told her she was still important to me but she doesn't believe me it seems. My priorities are different now and I am not in touch so much anymore but that's because I have a partner. Thoughts?
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GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
She should be hurt. You used her, her friendship, her kindness and caring, now you don't need her anymore.
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 I didn't use her. I found a partner. There's a difference. I have to be respectful to my partner and I am feeling good so don't need the support anymore.
I have told her I am always here for her. That isn't using someone.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@BluePlanet look at it from her point of view. If she had suddenly moved on, when you were still in crisis mode, you would understand
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 as I said, she has known all along that I am here for her. My contact with her has obviously reduced but I never just abandoned her. She knew I was there for her.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@BluePlanet but you no longer need her. You went from needing her on a daily basis to say hey I'm here for you if you you need me and if I'm not too busy with my lover
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 I didn't say to her anything about only being there if my partner isn't about. That isn't fair. I can't help that my life got better and I met my partner.
She can't expect me to be sad forever.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@BluePlanet well then just admit you don't need her anymore, but don't insist she be happy about it. You've moved on, why be frustrated with her
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 I just thought she cared enough to be happy do me like everyone else is
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 and what does that even mean?
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@BluePlanet shaking my head because you seem clueless as to why she feels the way she does.
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 it's not about being clueless. I never abandoned her or thought she would see the lessening of contact as a bad thing or as a sign that I didn't find her important. She took it personally when all I was doing was moving on and healing. I thought she wanted that for me.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@BluePlanet I don't know you but just gauging by this post I'd think you are a very self centered man
BluePlanet · 36-40, M
@GJOFJ3 it's unfortunate I am being seen like that as I do consider myself kind. I would be there for Hayley if she called me. That isn't deserting someone