(((ivalice82)))

How long have you and your friend been close?

It isn't unusual for friends to need a little bit of space from us every now and then. Especially as we get older, and we have more demands ~ jobs, romance, kids, illness.. I used to be very dependent on the one or two relationships that I was able to make. It was extremely difficult for me in those times when she needed/wanted some space, because I always gave 100% of myself to my relationships.

Not that I expected my friend to have only me as her friend, I did really want to be her #1 friend. Where she'd be there for me 99% of the time ~ it took several years for me to see that my expectations and desires were completely unrealistic. It took even longer to accept that fact and be "okay" with what she was willing to give.

My advice sounds cruel, I know. Even to me! I think that it's just a sad fact that some of us need more emotional support than healthy people are willing and able to give us. That's when we go into to see a T, to help us work through our tough times. They don't get the opportunity to turn us down, or not want to hear about things on our mind/s, etc. That's the positive side of T!

Gentle hugs sent your way...