how do i deal with a friend that does not care what you do anymore.
Question Posted Thursday July 3 2008, 2:13 am
what should i do if a friend that use to care about you and help you out when you needed it, now he will never help out when i need it or if someone else does.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? TheFool answered Thursday July 3 2008, 7:37 pm: Keep in mind that friendships are give and take. Maybe this friend gave you a lot of help, but then didn't feel they were getting anything out of the relationship in return. You could talk to this person about how you feel, then listen to their reasons for not being there for you. It could also be that this person is just having a hard time in there own life and needs to focus on solving their own problems. Or maybe they just need a break from you for a while (this is not a bad thing, sometimes people just need breaks from each other.) Basically, you can't assume they don't care about you until you talk to them.
What does having had surgery have to do with this question? It doesn't stop you from using a computer or a phone. You don't need your friend to help you after having had surgery. You can ask other friends or relatives, or take care of yourself by yourself. You have the ability to deal with it. I've had 4 major knee surgeries which I recovered from while being a full time student. Having had surgery doesn't mean you can require your friends to help you. You can't force your friends to help you recover. You need to recover on your own. Being unable to get out due to surgery sucks a lot. I know. But it is transitory. Keep that in mind, and I'm sure you will be fine. [ TheFool's advice column | Ask TheFool A Question ]
loved212121 answered Thursday July 3 2008, 11:55 am: wat i think you should do is sit down and talk with them, and make them listen !tell him how you feel. and if they still dont listen then id suggest getting some new friends [ loved212121's advice column | Ask loved212121 A Question ]
schwartz answered Thursday July 3 2008, 10:45 am: Have a talk with this friend and let him know that you feel neglected. Try not to put all the blame on him, even if you think it's all his fault. If this doesn't show results, find a new friend in which to confide. [ schwartz's advice column | Ask schwartz A Question ]
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