When I flew home and unpacked my suitcase, I immediately spotted a bracelet that I borrowed. I called and assurred her that I would return it to her mom who lives near me and did so two days later.
The mom was nasty and asked what Kathy should do with the clothing and other items that I left behind in Florida. I was so stunned because it appeared that Kathy considered our friendship over. Yet three days before she had suggested I leave some clothing and personal items at her home so on my next trip I could pack lighter.
I knew her mom could be critical and meddling. I phoned Kathy to get the scoop. No return call.
Kathy has had a history of depression and panic attacks and is being medicated for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I was the only friend who did not abandon her over the years.
There were many times when I wanted to end the friendship as she was often self-absorbed and moody.
Should I finally write her off or make one final attempt to talk to her?
2007-01-22 06:35:45 · 6 answers · asked by Angela 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
That's tough! I would try to talk to her again, but I wouldn't waste too much time if she doesn't respond. She needs help, and it sounds to me like she has more than ADHD. Moodiness could be bipolar which is often mistaken for ADHD. But it's really not your place to say anything if she isn't responding to your attempts so... yeah, try one more time, then leave the ball with her, and get on with your own life.
2007-01-22 06:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the two of you have been friends for a long time. And friendships /are/ give-and-take, although it sounds like you've been giving kindness and taking crap...
Is your friend treated for her mental illnesses? If not, maybe she should be. I know that my ADHD-suffering cousin was a nightmare before she was treated...Now we're best friends.
I think you should keep calling her, and if she doesn't pick up after a while, try emailing her or sending her a letter.
If you talk to her mother again, you should explain the situation with the bracelet and clothes, and how you've always been by her daughter's side and such..
I hope things work out for you!
2007-01-22 14:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to call her again and leave a message...don't worry about her mother anymore...if the friend doesn't respond back to you...either get your stuff back or let her keep it and call it the end of a friendship...I just don't understand why she would be mad at you...There is no reason for her to be flaky towards you (the one who has been by her side all these years)
2007-01-22 14:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by fatiegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send her a letter, maybe she was having a bad day, don't give up send her a letter, let her know her mom has the bracelet.
2007-01-22 15:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ms.DaSilva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's only so much you can do. back off for awhile and let her call or write to you.
2007-01-22 14:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new friend,
2007-01-22 14:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by twinsters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋