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Carol
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That’s painful to read, but I appreciate your honesty Anita.

So thank you very much

Is there a specific part of my post that makes you think we are no longer “friends” but more acquaintances ?

Also, I don’t really know if I should talk to her about this or just let it go ?

Sometimes, I think it’s a bad idea but other times, I feel like I would at least like to clear the air just in case there has been a misunderstanding ?

Maybe I could to share my feelings with her, in a non accusatory way, and to give her the benefit of the doubt and let her space to express hers ?

I want to write her something like this : (English is not my first language, so I apologize for my grammar)

“Hey, I wouldn’t be being true to myself and how I’ve been feeling if I didn’t mention something to you. I feel like things changed between us and I would like to talk about it because I value our friendship.

I know you have a boyfriend and I am very happy for you !

Not to sound insecure, but I noticed you pulled back this year.

As a result, I also started to focus on other friendships. I notice you don’t necessarily keep me informed on what is going on into your life, so I started to do the same.

And also, you seem to compartmentalize things since I have never met your boyfriend nor his friends, and I understand, it is your prerogative !

But I would like to know what you expect from me and this friendship ? I am a bit lost. ”

 

I certainly don’t want her to feel “coerced” or “forced” to meet my needs, so I am not sure if it’s a good idea to write her this …