Need help💔
Hi. I'm a 15-year-old high school student.
I had a friend, I call her k here, and we got close in 9th grade. She first wanted me some class notes etc (I'm mostly good in studying and thre subjects). We were in different classes. We became friends and spent time together. In 10th grade, we were in different somehow sections, I mean in the same school, k was learing for chemistry Olympics and I was learning for university entrance exam etc. Well, I expected our friendship to continue, but it was like our distance was getting more and more. I wanted to stay friends. And we were at the first of the 10th grade. Their class location was different each day so I didn't know where she is. And then, it was like the distance got more and we just said hi if we saw each other, like far friends. Later 10th grade, she came to our section. She asked me to send her the pictures of some books. I told her I will bring them so she can take pics. She didn't answer. Now that 11th grade started yesterday, she came and found me and told me that she miss me so much etc. We hugged and talked a bit. Then she asked for the notes, the books, all things we did in 10th grade so she could go up with it. I told her to text me and remind and that I would bring so she can get home take pics and bring back tomorrow. She texted me. And her messages was so warm and friendly, as much as it felt unrealistic to me. And so... uncomfortable. It was her messages... Hello, my dear, have a good time. I'm sending you a message to remind you of everything related to the tenth grade. Class exams, quizzes, semester, midterm, maze test, ... I would appreciate it if you could bring me everything you have ❤️ Like the ninth grade don't miss anything, God forbid, my dear❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I would appreciate it if you could send me today's lesson tips too ... 🤍. I brought some of them for her (they are so much and heavy). She found me and got them from me. She thanked simply.
Why am I feeling like I'm being used? Why did k behave so far the previous year and only appear when she want sth? I'm the kind of person who many people ask for help. And I do, whether they are my friends or classmates or even not. So does she think wanting help is tied to get friends dishonesty? Why do I feel so bad? If I don't do, I feel guilty, if I say nothing, I would feel like I'm cheating on myself. What should I do? Should I tell her how I feel? But how? I have never done that with a friend. I'm feeling so messy. I wanna stop being used, being hurt, being seen like this. I'm tired of always struggling with saying yes or no. How should I think? What should I do?
@moonlightinnight it does kinda sound like she's using you🙁 maybe messaging her telling her about your feelings and your friendship might be a good idea. I've never actually had friends outside cups, so I'm not great with advice here sorry😕 learning to say no, to set boundaries is incredibly difficult I understand that😥 but sweetie for your own well being I think it's important that you try to💖 gives you a giant tiny hug 💗 I really hope you'll be ok, we are all right here for you 💗
@Tinywhisper11
Thanks for answering me❤️🫂 I have other friends in school, but I can't rely on them. And I can't trust them completely. 7 cups is the place where I'm heard the most. I'm the kinda person who forgot easily and I don't think I can be friends with her. I accepted it last year. But now... . I gave her some of my books yesterday and told her to bring back the next day. But today she didn't came find me bring back them. And I'm sad, angry, feeling helpless and wondering if I am reacting too much. 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂💙
@moonlightinnight nah! Your not reacting to much, your not reacting enough. Your to move for your own good. Having such a kind heart like yours can be a blessing and a curse. Just don't let people take advantage of you 💗 hugs you tightly 💖
@Tinywhisper11
I know but it's hard... all I can do now is to cry... I would never be in a good friendship in real life... I can't be strong i can't be stable i can't defend myself although I try... I break over and over💔 and it's night now, i feel so painful...
@Tinywhisper11
Thanks for the kindness you give me... always your warmth make me feel better😭🫂🫂🫂 you remind me of one of my teachers who helped me a lot, a lot, when I wasn't okay, some time ago. I owe part of my life to her, deeply, so much. She was very kind and caring like you... thank you🥺🫂🫂🫂💙💙
@moonlightinnight I'm so sorry to hear this :( it does sound like she could be using you. when you were more friends before did she ever like hangout with you normally? without asking for help and stuff? try to look back on that and see how she treated you most of the time. Also maybe try talking to her about it? maybe she'll open up or maybe she didn't realize she's like this or maybe she just wasn't treating you right. And it's great that you give her the notes and you're being helpful, but remember sometimes saying no is ok, maybe then that will make her realize that you felt like she was using you. I really hope everything works out for you and don't feel bad, we're here for you 🫶🫂
@Ritokusama27
Thanks for answering me🥺🫂🫂 we spent time together and things like this, even we spent the last day of 9th grade, the ceremony, together. She and I were good friends as well she asked me for some stuff school tips and notes etc... I'll talk, maybe, if I get the courage and time, but i feel like it's better to go and cut the friendship. I can't tolerate just being friends for asking things... 💔
@moonlightinnight Hey! Sorry to hear you're feeling like this. It's great that you're willing to help but it's also totally okay to set boundaries and say no to giving her all your notes/everything from 10th grade, especially if you feel like you're being used. If you feel comfortable, consider talking to her about how you're feeling, but if you're uncomfortable with that then it's okay to give yourself some time and space away from her. Just take it easy and don't overthink it, your feelings matter!!
Hi moonlight. It does feel like she's using you. I understand the feeling, I've been there as well. However you cannot control people's actions towards you. But you can control your actions towards people. You are a good and kind person trying to help everyone and I'm not telling you to stop that. Not a lot of people are like this anymore, and the world needs you, however you need to put yourself first. You're way too young and you will learn from this experience. There's nothing you're doing wrong, but sometimes distancing yourself from these type of people, the ones who only take and are ungrateful.
Please don't feel bad anymore, it's not your fault and you can only learn from this.
Huge hug xxx
@Sadness1690
Thanks💙🫂🫂🫂 you're right, getting distance help. Unfortunately when I feel like it's, later I ask myself as I reacting too much etc, or am I being mean, and the cycle continues...
I understand that feeling my dear moonlight, but you are not mean simply because you're protecting yourself from people who have or can potentially cause you harm, or anxiety or make you doubt how good of a person you are.
I know its difficult to get rid of that feeling, but when it comes just ask yourself questions: was I the one rude? Or was I being to nice to someone who just needed something from me besides an honest friendship? Was I the one providing all the help and receiving nothing back, not even a heartfelt thanks? Do these people add something to my life?
@Sadness1690
Yes... but it's hard to break the cycle🥺🫂🫂
🫂 I understand you more than you imagine. And time teaches us all how to approach things.
I strongly believe that there's always a reason behind a bad or a good experience, and there's always something to learn about them. This has taught you how kind hearted you are, and it will help you find ways to cope with it, in time.
Ask yourself questions, have open conversations with people you can trust. And never stop being kind.
Hi moonlight!
I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you. It does sound she is using you.
I understand how you feel, as I've been through this a few times.
You're a good and kind person and you shouldn't change who you are, people like you are scarce in this world.
Now, while you can't people's actions towards you, you can always assess the situation and change the way you approach to them if they are being rude, mean or ungrateful.
There's no need to feel bad anymore, yoi did nothin wrong . You are a young person, and I'm sure you will learn how to navigate these types of situations in the future, although you already sound very mature for your age.
Tons of hugs xxx
Hi Moonlight
Hugs sweetie 🫶🏻
She fires sound like she is using you for class materials. Please keep in mind that this is no reflection to you. She sounds as if she has a big ego with no conscious. I don’t know her but, from what I’m reading. ❤️ I think you are very kind and do go out of your way to help others. Not a bad thing. However, when people start to take advantage of our kind qualities, it is time to set boundaries. Friendship needs to have quality. Friendship needs to have a balance. Is she supportive of you? Does she ever just chat-well to chat? Do you do things together? If not, then it would feel so much better spending your time with people that value you and what you have to offer- not just your educational material. ❤️ You could simply tell her when the time is right, you no longer have it, no longer comfortable with that. I hope you are able to navigate yourself through this. Friendships in high school mean a lot but, good ones mean that much more 🫂 🥰
@peachThinker662
Thank you for answering me🫂🫂❤️ I promised myself not to trust on school friends, not more. But I wish I could be more strong and easy with saying no, yet being caring and helping. You Ian chase in you are my spring? Sometimes I wish I were as cold and untouchable like him.
You don’t want to be cold like him. People notice that! And don’t like it. You can still get your point across without being mean. And you can also still have friends. ❤️❤️❤️ you deserve friendships, don’t let HIS behavior get you down. 🤗
@peachThinker662
I wanna protect myself. And sometimes when I can't feel okay in a friendship, I feel like it's better not to become friends with anyone. If I don't show up vulnerable, less people can hurt me. I'm still watching the series (episode 12) and his character attracts me the most. I really deeply want that being emotionally untouchable. I was so much less social years ago. And I tried. So I am who I am today... behaving kind towards all, mostly. I don't see myself in that time as what I want. I want not to be vulnerable. I want not to be hurt again and again and stay silent. I think I would talk to her- then I go to school, I think everything seems so silly. I wanna talk. But I was hurt because of talking. And I can't stop it. I can't stop thinking what if she would react bad? Then what should I do? I wanna be strong. But I'm always fragile. I liked Ian's characteristics- if I break, no one in real life will see me, or hurt me.
Sorry it got too long💙
I agree with most of what's been said here. It really does seem like she's claiming to be a friend, but has disregarded treating you as a friend until she wanted something from you. Such friendships can leave a person feeling quite lonely.
I do have a theory though. I suspect she's WAY behind in her school work, and she may even be repeating some classes because she didn't pay attention to the work when she should've. Now, she's attempting to cash in on your hard academic work in order to get caught up.
If she were willing to be honest to herself and you and admit that she's been a lousy friend and now is hoping you'll rescue her by sharing your work, I'd be tempted to go ahead and share it. I'd do that, even while realizing that once she got what she wanted, she'd probably fade away as a friend again.
I'd be inclined to share it, based on her courage to face the truth about her own poor habits, and that she may actually be grateful for the help rather than feel entitled to it due to her skill at manipulating you.
If she's still not being honest, I'd be tempted to tell her that those materials no longer exist, or that you shipped them to a cousin on the opposite side of the country.
Something else to consider is the concept of "enabling." That's when you do something for, or give something to another person that "enables" them to continue with their bad habits or prevents them from having to face the consequences of their poor judgment.
It's much better for allowing a young person to face such consequences than it is for them to get the idea that they can succeed in manipulating others into rescuing them for years after they become adults. Sometimes, genuinely caring for someone is demonstrated by not fueling their bad habits.
I explained the concept of enabling to my children and eventually they told me they were glad that I did.
Yeah you have the rest of your adult life to find a person who will love you without needing you. Help this girl with her schoolwork if you want but don't let her convince you it's anything besides that. And don't convince yourself of it either.
@moonlightinnight
Girl I think so she is using u when ever she need help she come towards u but in normal days she forget u so u should talk with her and clearify it.🙃🍀✨
@Eman144
Thanks🫂🩷🩷 yes right I think I would do so if I get the courage. And appropriate time. 🫂❤️
@moonlightinnight
That's great 😌
If someone only remembers about you and hits you up when things go wrong for them , or about to go wrong for them , that person is absolutely using you for their benefit. I can see that you expect a deeper bond between the two of you, and she’s not ready for that.
More chances you’ll give k more she will use you , and since it does bother you , I’d say stop helping her for some time. Or if you feel like you can make up your mind to not expect anything more than a small message from her , Carey on helping her.
I doubt she will ever be good friends with you though , so first you need to make up your mind that she won’t be your friend