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JUNE 16, 2010 @ 10:49 PM


I just need to get this out to SOMEBODY..

so I dated this guy for awhile. I introduced to him to a friend of mine and, well, they've been seeing each other ever since. There was a lot of overlap involved. I was definitely crushed when I found out. but that was a long time ago. to make a long story short, they're still together (more or less) and I have managed to become good friends with the guy again. we work together, so civility is part of the job. friendship with the girl never happened because, well, she never genuinely seemed to care to mend that burned bridge. and she's convinced herself that I'm trying to steal him back. for the record: I am not. not at all. not even a little bit. but she is psychotically jealous--to the point that he can't even mention if I'm in the same room as him without her freaking out. Projecting much? I mean, we work together. We carpool. Sometimes we go out for a drink after work. But this is all a part of my "master plan", according to her. I want nothing to do with their drama. I reached my bullshit limit concerning this situation a very long time ago. But it seems that no matter how much I don't want to be a part of it, I am a part of it.. by merit of simply breathing too close to him. Last night we went out for such a drink and he was on the phone with her all night--and she called him in the morning--convincing her that we weren't fucking. It's gotten to the point that I think I have to decide if even having him as a friend is worth dealing with HER bullshit. ugh.

this is so dumb. but honestly, I'm kind of finding out that most of the friends I've made in this city aren't genuine. and he and I work really well as friends and I understand and accept and know that we are not good as anything more than that. so it would just REALLY suck if I have to lose him too, cuz his psycho bitch girlfriend can't get it together.

anyway.

this chapter in my life is a really weird one. everything is changing.
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MissyMalice

MissyMalice

USA
May 2010

JUN 16, 2010 10:58 PM

sounds like you should talk to him about the fact that its bothering you. it would be a rather delicate conversation though.

AzureJunction

AzureJunction

I'm lost
June 2010

JUN 16, 2010 11:10 PM

Wow! D-R-A-M-A! Okay, I'm not one to give advice, but I would say that if she can't trust him then she is going to screw up the relationship. Every relationship is based on trust, and if she has to put a fucking GPS on his ass just to make sure that he ain't cheating on her it seems like a great way to fuel a break-up. I view it as more about her than about you and your guy-friend.

Bottomline, he should definitely be aware of what's going on. I mean, it's not like you're going out of your way to just chat with him and be around this guy, right? If you think he'll listen let him know what you think and let him make a decision as to how to handle it.

Jealousy is always ripe and ready when someone sees their lover being friendly with their ex. So, if it happens, like in your situation, I would just back off temporarily until the couple manages to have a stronger footing. You don't need to completely isolate yourself from him, but take in to mind that if he is your friend then you want what's good for him, and not for yourself. Meaning, if you can help it, cut back from the carpooling or drinking with him after work. But, only if you can help it. And don't worry, it will only be temporary.

Another thing that could do to help is to try to repair the bridge between her and yourself by spending spending time with her instead of him.

I know all of this sounds backwards... And it may take some energy to do. But, I think it would help their relationship greatly.

The most important thing is that at least he knows what you think.

Wow... I never intended the comment to be so long... sorry...

Cassiel

Cassiel

Aurora, CO
September 2004

JUN 17, 2010 08:27 PM

I know how you feel. Shortly after my last gf & I broke up, she & a sort-of friend started dating and now they're getting married in August. We broke up at the beginning of February. Yep.

opir

opir

Sheboygan, WI
July 2003

JUL 02, 2010 03:39 PM

It's no surprise she has trust issues... after all, she "took him from" you... "why wouldn't you try to get him back?"

It's been awhile now, & I hope this has turned out okay. It does suck to lose a friend because of stupidity.

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