@KrackerBash thank you!! My friend feels I have distanced myself from him, that I ignore him... he feels I do not give him the attention he deserves... unlike the past.

But my mind is more at peace now. Less confused. Ofcourse sometimes, especially when I have nothing else to do, I miss the calls... I blame myself for the current distance... but I tell myself this is better in the long run.

If the friendship is meant to last, it will. I am not going to stretch myself anymore just to please him

@Heretodaygonetomorrow That’s where I am. She says it’s killing her. But I just can’t let things remain the way they are. I do feel bad, and I know I could instantly relieve her pain and frustration. But, similar to your situation, there is no viable path to a productive relationship beyond friendship. It’s on me to guide this transition.

Thanks for posting this. It’s easy to give in and helps when I see someone else holding faith.

@KrackerBash good luck to the both of us! 😊