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I think im at a point in life im just over it

I dont filter what i say so much anymore and im starting to see how people are starting not to like me. Im just sick of the b.s.

I literally disagreed with some things a friend of mine was doing and she just ignored my last messages for a week now. So i asked her why is she ignoring me? Then her sister unfriends me on FB... but i mean she has a lot of issues shes intentionally trying not see

Then i go into work as a keep in touch day to make a little extra money on my maternity leave and even though a lot of people were happy to see me my old boss wasnt. Shes tried stirring up drama for me in the past. I told her she will be seeing me more often now as im using my KIT days, just to piss her off more, but its so draining. I feel like everyone around me is so emotionally draining and makes me feel so hurt and bitter inside. Maybe its better to be alone
Driver2 · M Best Comment
The older we get the less we want to deal with all the nonsense.
Maybe that’s it ?
GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M
@Driver2 Amen. I feel twice my age and have run out of more fucks than I could have previously fathomed.

kimmy159 · F
I don't know the background of the story with your friend, but if what she does doesn't involve or affect you personally, then try not to comment on it. I've learned that people will always do whatever they want anyway. It's not worth the discussions if you're not personally involved XD If she asked your opinion and then treats you this way, then I wouldn't really bother with her much anymore lol, but that's just me XD

Your boss sounds awful :/ As a boss they shouldn't get involved in work drama, let alone stir it up 😅 hope it gets better!
kimmy159 · F
@DarkSideoftheMoon You should never feel guilty for asking for help or advice. Trust me, that’s what got me through those 6 months as well! My MIL was a huge support, unlike my own mother. I was practically raised by my grandparents so my mom didn’t really know what it was like to take care of a young kid. My parents were always away for work.
My parents often say they kind of regret that, but that they also didn’t really have a choice. I learned to respect and understand that only later in life.
I’m so sorry to hear you have so little support around you :(
You must be so stressed out about the finances as well.
I hope your MIL will be able to help you out! Let me know how it goes :-)) wish I lived closer, I’d definitely try to help you out too :-))
Everyone needs to rant once in a while haha ;-)
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@kimmy159 thanks so much. I think were going to try having my MIL babysit at ours but i want a 2nd job from 5pm to 11pm maybe waiting tables incase his mom lets us down
kimmy159 · F
@DarkSideoftheMoon I admire you, you can do this ^^ it will work out one way or another. And remember, there’s no such thing like perfect parenting, just do what feels right to you ;-)
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
I would like to hear what you are doing to change the connections you are making between the points in your life. I fully understand the feelings you have about how people may be "starting to not like you." What are you doing to change that?

For example, when you told your friend what you didn't like what she was doing...

1. Did she ask you for your advice or point of view?
2. Did you share your preferences for how she behave as genuine advice or judgment?
3. Did you ask your friend why she was behaving the way she was before injecting your desires for the way she should behave?
4. Did you spend any time listening to her?
5. Did you offer her any emotional support or just thrust your advice on her?

You claim everyone around you is emotionally draining to you. Perhaps you don't realize, but we each choose the people who are around us. Perhaps your orientation lends itself for you to be alone. Are people commanding you to feel hurt and bitter, or do you have any control how you choose to feel?

I'm concerned about your self-absorbed view of the world. Maybe it would be better for you to be alone. That is not necessarily a punishment. But, maybe... perhaps... you just need to learn how to be around people by considering things that account for your feelings, but also theirs at the same time.
@MarkPaul Good points, MarkPaul. I see you've stayed current with your continuing education requirements. Your advice incorporates the latest evidence-based strategies.
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@MarkPaul
No she didnt ask for my advice she was more so complaining and i was saying my point of views that she didnt like. Such as, shes expected to work from hom with a toddler and newborn. I told her thats not realistic and she disagreed. Also she doesnt want her daughter to start school she thinks she can also homeschool as she works from home. Now she sees that was only wishful thinking but when i posted this she was delusional.

Genuine advice but i think he could have been taken as judgement

Yes. I reached iut asking if she was ok hiw she was doing hows her pregnancy 🤰 entire convo was if she was ok hows life going for her

I listen to her a lot like i always ask how's shes doing. Ive always been the friend to vent to so its just normal for me to give my perspective but i think this time she didnt want to hear it as it was something she didnt see a way out of

Yeah ive always been emotionally supportive

And on the contrary, im not self absorbed. I think i give so much im running on empty so yeah i needed a time out. Im also a new mom and emotionally and mentally drained but i try to still check in on people i love and help but i was just so drained
Carazaa · F
The older we get the more we realize how important it is to be loving and treat people the way we want to be treated regardless how they treat us. The Golden Rule 🙂... That leads to feeling great about ourselves and joy in our hearts and good relationships!
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@Carazaa yeah and sometimes it has me reliving the scenario in the shower and winning the argument
Carazaa · F
@DarkSideoftheMoon So sorry that she seems to ignore your emails, but maybe she is just busy, and she'll return them when she has more time.
I feel similarly. I’ve had enough of some friends clinging to me and dumping all their shit on me when they need to deal with it. It hurt my feelings and felt really inconsiderate when I asked for space and they assumed I hated them. Drama. I was asking to care about myself and that’s a problem? Naw. I’m not very well liked anymore and I’m good being alone because I’m know, my refusing to enable their drama and inability to help themselves is the kindest most honest thing I can do. I do care, but I can’t be drained by other when I don’t expect or want someone to fill me up. I want to be me. I’ve gotten through hell and I know what I’m made of, I know the connections I want and I can’t stand to be around people who want you to fix them. No no no.
Dv8rs · 18-21, F
Haters will be haters, don't let them bring you down to their level, or get under your skin. You are better than they are, and that's why they try to snub you. Nothing would make them happier than to see this post, and know that they got to you. Ignore the haters, and you've won, once you've won, they can't get to you anymore.
Carissimi · F
Trying to intentionally pi$$ People off takes energy. You are draining yourself more. Maybe it’s part Them, but maybe it’s part you too. Evaluate and reflect.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@Carissimi Condense and absorb
Carissimi · F
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@Carissimi true
SW-User
I stay away from drama ...so I'm not well liked amongst my co workers ...because I won't engage with them on the gossip that ensues ...it's super annoying and I just want no part of it ...I don't care about being liked to be honest and never have
Mindful · 56-60, F
You keep being you! And remember those who do care, rest in their friendship. Your old boss could be jealous and that’s her problem. Or she may have a lot of her own shot going on :-(
Adstar · 56-60, M
Drama queens love drama, they got to have drama in their lives.. They got to make mountains out of mole hills. If there isn't any drama then they got to make it out of nothing..
MasterofNone · 26-30, M
That unfriending on FB part was funny.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
I feel like everyone around me is so emotionally draining and makes me feel so hurt and bitter inside.
In company like this it's wise to stay alone. It's difficult, however, to tell why you're feeling hurt and bitter by people. Is it genuinely their fault, or are you going through a phase of something?
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@MartinTheFirst i think im just sensitive rn
SW-User
I can so relate to this
Very much so
Driver2 · M
Thanks for bc
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
Some people just don’t grow up and don’t like to be told ehst they are doing is wrong. They looking for people to agree with their actions and don’t want to be told otherwise.

Your old boss seems immature and unprofessional.
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
@iamonfire696 yeah she is. I was weak to react to it though. Next time ill just ignore her
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@DarkSideoftheMoon sometimes it’s frustrating so I get it.
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