Hello Maisy! I hope this reply finds you well

I have read your submission well. From my understqnding of your situation, this is my input:

First of all, your reaction to the person in question`s text after so much time having passed is valid. Meditate on the way you feel.

The good news is that you are not alone in this experience. In a way, I relate to the feeling of having boundaries with people despite having met a couple of times. However, not everyone get that message and at worst, they take it personally.

In this context, what I think would be best in this situation is to give it time and apply the benefit of doubt to this person. Try to find it in your heart not to feel attacked by this person for the tension. In this sense, the best way would be to focus on the way you truly feel and journal the process of speaking about these emotions on a seperate notebook.

In addition to the sound points of view shared above, consider the following phrases (whose owner I do not remember): What you feel, you attract, and where focus goes, energy follows. Hence, in the current time, be gentle with yourself and avoid reading into your feelings. Keep in mind that this situation is temporary and healthy friendships are effortless.

I hope this helps. Stay strong!

– LunaIsHere