Ghosting
My friend Molly has not answered my texts I've sent for the past week. I sent her brief, light-hearted chats wanting to hang out and a funny video. I genuinely do not understand why she has not responded, as when we had last met we were on good terms! I also tried calling her and dming through another app. I don't know how far is too far. When should I stop trying?
I want people who don't care about me to stop hurting me. This has made me feel anxious, upset and alone.
July was a very rough month as I had lost a two friends. I don't want to lose another. I feel isolated, which is already rough with my depression making me feel that automatically.
@convivialVillage7837
Forgot to ask;
What is the first step of moving on from a friendship?
Sorry to hear about your situation. It can be frustrating and hurtful when someone you care about doesn't reciprocate the same level of communication. If you have made multiple attempts to reach out and have not received any response, it may be a sign that she is not interested in maintaining the friendship at this time. It can help to give yourself a timeframe or set a limit for how long you're willing to wait for a response before deciding to move on.
Moving on from a friendship is a gradual process. The first step is accepting that the friendship may have run its course or that she is not as invested as you are. It's okay to grieve the loss of the friendship and acknowledge the emotions that come with it.
