I am not responsible for healing your wounds; I am your friend.
I am not responsible for making you happy; I am your friend.
I am not responsible for carrying you around; I am your friend.
One of the common issues that ruins friendships is people often clinging to their friends, expecting them to be their therapists, moms, tutors, and everything.
Such expectations often drain the other party. People need to understand that even the happy, joyful, therapeutic friend also has his/her own problems and life.
According to a recent study, 65% of individuals in friendships feel overwhelmed by the expectations placed on them by their friends. Sometimes, a friend feels like distancing him/herself for a while to detox.
LET THEM! Let them breathe; it’s their life, their space, their option.
Do not overcontrol your friends. There are boundaries, even with your closest besties. Being selfish and using your friend just as a vent often creates a sense of being used by the other party.
Also, just because your friend does not want to open up about certain personal issues does not mean that he/she does not like you or trust you. Sometimes we run away for an escape.
We don’t want to relive the same memories, scenarios, or re-feel the pain. Be your friend’s escape. Let them feel comfortable, messing and laughing around you.
Certain scars are hidden deep within; we don’t know how to express them, or for some reason, we feel like we are responsible for promoting happy vibes around us. Everyone is dealing with his/her demons deep down.
Just let them breathe!
Lindasaidthat 