I have an online friend that has become like a best buddy over the years; someone that I would consider a true friend even though we haven't met. Problem is this person always tells me, "Hey, I am gonna be online tonight at this time, please be here" or something to that extent. He has done this several times and then never shown up. Everytime he has an excuse. At first it was fine, since it really wasn't a big deal. But then he has continued to do that over and over and I have gotten to the point where I really don't want to talk to him because of this. I just know that any of my other friends would be where they would say they were going to be, and being online shouldn't be treated differently. I feel like you should show people the same respect whether online or in person. There are actually some important projects that we work on together (we are both in the same field), and when he doesn't show up that really slows my process. So not only friend wise does he do this, but sometimes on a professional level too. I've told him over and over that if he is not going to be around or doesn't know for sure, then not to say that he is going to be. I've given him numerous chances and he has done this over and over for at least 6 months if not more. Am I overreacting? What would you do in this situation? Would you stop talking to the person? I've told him over and over about his behavior , and now I am to the point where I don't know if I am just being too picky or if I have a valid reason not to talk to him anymore, which is the way I am leading to now. Thanks all!
2007-02-25
03:40:44
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