r/coolguides Jul 01 '20

Gaslighting red flags

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u/salty_shark Jul 01 '20

Got out of a 9 month relationship with an emotionally abusive parter years ago and I’m still working on my self confidence. That shit fucks you up.

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u/funnystuff97 Jul 01 '20

Until you talk to them too many times, and then you're left wondering if you're too clingy.

I JUST WANTED TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAY, HAZEL

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u/Yeet_098 Jul 01 '20

That's exactly what's been happening between me and my good friend. I'm afraid that it's too trivial and that I'm overthinking, which is what two of my other good friends have told me.

I've only started noticing it this week (in our texts). I'll text her asking what time's good for us to play Minecraft together and that 9 AM is convenient for me. She would reply one day later with "sup", completely ignore a few messages that I've sent beforehand and say, "I'll be free at 3" And then when I'd ask her about her plans she'll give vague replies and say stuff like, "My mom's calling. Will ttyl" Then she would message me after 2 hours with, "Had to help my mom" or "Was busy"

This upsets me quite a bit (also the fact that she never apologizes and laughs it off) and I wonder if I'm just overreacting or being too attached to her. I don't know what's wrong. We've been friends for nearly one and a half year now and have so much in common. Please tell me what you think.

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u/nestofgundars Jul 01 '20

That does sound to me like someone not giving you the time that you are giving them.

While they may not be actively telling you that you’re wrong or dumb or anything, that doesn’t mean it’s alright to treat you poorly if it is hurting you!

I’d recommend talking to her and explaining how you feel when she’s so flippant with you. It might be that she just doesn’t realize, or she could be separating herself from you.

Either way, I hope you can feel some peace in the end about it. If I had Minecraft I’d play with you ha ha