Posted by Susan J on October 22, 2003, at 9:37:47
In reply to Sensitive material, posted by kara lynne on October 21, 2003, at 21:45:18
Hi, KL,
I wrote a lot here, but I think it was not very helpful. So this is all that's left. Just some hopefully comforting words from a fellow *very sensitive* person. :-)
> In my estimation a true friend might not have taken that route,
<<No, a true friend wouldn't have. But it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. :-(
>> And let's say that I am oversensitive. I am, ok, I get it: I'm oversensitive! Does that mean I don't get to have friends?
<<No, you just have to seek friends who are good communicators like you are. :-)You sound a lot like me. Very sensitive and quick to look at yourself to see if something's *your* fault.
But e-mail can really suck as a communication medium, especially to convey emotions, which is why I (obviously) am a big fan of those emoticons. And I can see one or two e-mails not being taken the way they were intended. But after that volley of correspondence, I think you two are on totally different pages, and it's best to let this friendship fade away. If nurtured despite this, it might cause you further pain down the road.
I know it's frustrating and hurtful. But I *also* think that changing,losing,making new friends is a *good* thing. It shows you know who you are, you are true to yourself, and you grow as the years go by.
Take care,
Susan
poster:Susan J
thread:271649
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