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Old Apr 17, 2018, 07:06 PM
VernonJenkins VernonJenkins is offline
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Originally Posted by Xzillo View Post
I have a very hard time letting go of resentment towards a very close friend of mine. I have been told by him that on numerous occasions that I am negative, I complain a lot, I am not happy, I don't show that I care, etc.. He has told me he does not want to be around me anymore and I don't blame him. I am in a vicious cycle of resenting him for giving me constructive criticism, but I know they are true. Instead of doubling down and working on myself, I sulk and get mad and upset with him for bringing it up and that prevents me from being the friend I should be. From being happy with myself. I am always angry and I can't seem to let it go.
It seems to me like you're upset from a perceived lack of compassion, no?

If all he did was criticize you and didn't show any sensitivity, I can understand why you might feel that way.