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To feel hurt at this

Guy friend was going through a tough time and would text me daily.
He met a new partner four months after being devastated after his wife left him for another man. Now on several occasions, he has said 'Sorry, I thought I had replied ' in response to my texts which he replies to a day or two later. All he seems to care about is his new woman.

Am I right to feel hurt that he no longer concerns himself with me now he is all better?
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I wouldn’t be hurt but I’d ditch him. You’re his person when nothing better is around.
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Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Keepitsimple I know. It really hurts. He is a complete, selfish user.
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I’m sorry :( @Jenni855
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
There's no right or wrong to how you feel - it's how [i]you[/i] feel. Letting somebody - anybody - say you're wrong to feel that way only sets you up for feeling even worse down the line.

So, with that out of the way... I think the more important question to try and unpack is [i]why[/i] you feel that way. Are you jealous that she has the majority of his attention? (It's a genuine question, even though I probably sound like a bit of prick for asking it...) Hurt that he's mentally distracted to the point of not responding quickly? Does he do this with [i]every[/i] text you send, or only some? If it's only some, is there a pattern - like, does he get lost for late afternoon / evening texts? Weekend texts? Morning texts? If there's a discernible pattern, that may help you work around the issue for a while.

How long has he been with this other woman? That is, is this new relationship still fresh and new? Or have they been together for a while now?

I think if you can take a step back and unpack why you feel hurt [i]and[/i] at the same time try to figure out if he has any patterns and such, it may help you out.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@LookingForIt987 They have been together a year. I guess I feel hurt that I was clearly his temporary emotional support, his stopgap until a new woman came along. There is no pattern, happened of a morning and of an evening. Just hurts that he can't even spare me a text now he has her.
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@Jenni855 OK, a year is more than enough time for him to have gotten past the “puppy love” stage.

Again, your emotions are valid; don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.
SW-User
There's no right or wrong. You're grieving and adjusting to his new life. I'm sorry you're hurting though
SW-User
@Jenni855 you are lol not him
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@SW-User Yes I am. 😢
SW-User
@Jenni855 that's what I meant. Not him, and you have to allow the process.
It does hurt when that happens. Now you know the kind of person he is and can avoid him next time he’s alone.
SW-User
People should and will take care of their SO first. That's just how it is.
ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M
If he thinks he's just found the love of his life then it's understandable that she'd be at the top of his list.

The real questions is though if you thought he'd just found the love of his life too how would you feel about no longer being #1.
ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M
If you genuinely feel as low as #10 and you've felt that way for a while then he probably doesn't deserve to have you. Sorry. *hug* @Jenni855
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@ThePerfectUsername Thanks for the kind words x
ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M
Your welcome Jenni. Don't let him sell you short for ever. @Jenni855
monkeysdevil007 · 46-50, M
He's a cunt , kick him to the kerb
SW-User
Yes you are right
MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M
I guess if you liked him, that sucks that he found someone else. He has someone else to care for him now.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@MURD3RM0NK3Y I cared as a friend. He hurt me on that level.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
The answer is yes. Don't be so quick to go running when this chick disses him.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Jenni855 I totally get you. Real friendships have value. What a tool.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@uncalled4 It really hurts
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Jenni855 I know. Sucks to find out that a friend is up their own ass like that.

 
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