Hello, questioner!
From your description, I can feel your inner confusion and helplessness, as well as your good awareness. It is so great that you are aware of this uncomfortable feeling and are brave enough to face it!
From your description, I can feel your dependence on your friend and some of his actions. It makes you feel aggrieved. Is that right?
Although I don't know what happened, I also feel that there is some misunderstanding between you, mainly because you may be more dependent on him and contact him more frequently, which has caused him some misunderstandings.
But here's something I also want to tell you. In fact, our relationships with others are all about our relationships with ourselves.
All problems are our resources, and we are experts at solving our own problems! When you become aware of something, you are already on the path to change.
Based on your description, I have some suggestions that I'm really excited to share with you that I think will really help!
First, let's get you aware and clear!
You'll say that he used to be a great support to you and that you relied on him. Now, his words have hurt you, and he thinks you're treating him like a lover, but you're not!
The more you explain, the more he panics. Staying away from you hurts you, makes you angry, and makes you feel uncomfortable. But you can become aware of the discomfort and anger behind this behavior!
What is it? Is it that you need him to care about you? You need him to be there for you? You need him to be as responsive as he used to be.
Then there's this need. Do you think we can get it by looking outward?
The power of seeking outside is always there for us! You just need to be aware of and sort out your emotions. Find a breakthrough!
Second, learn to let go!
I know that uncomfortable feeling inside you, and I'm here to tell you that you're not alone! I am also a person with a strong sense of dependency. I am also someone who needs to reach out to others to gain strength.
I totally get it! Sometimes when we let go at school, we let go of others, but more importantly, we let go of ourselves. This gives us a chance to catch our breath, look at ourselves again, and find ourselves again!
I'm so excited to tell you that I think you'll notice a difference if you try to let go! The most important thing in life is ourselves. Only by taking care of ourselves and adjusting our state can we
And that's how we can lead a relaxed and carefree life!
The great news is that you can also distract yourself or find positive experiences. And you can also adjust your state of mind by practicing positive self-talk and meditation!
And then, the most important thing you can do is learn to love yourself!
I don't know your living environment or your life experiences, but from your description, I feel that you have been looking outward for a long time. At this time, I personally suggest that you try to look inward and learn to love and respect yourself. It's time to start loving yourself! When we learn to love ourselves, we can have the ability to love and be loved.
And then, we'll have a sense of boundaries and be able to adopt a more comfortable mode of interaction with others!
And then, you can learn to release negative emotions!
I know you've always valued that friend very highly. His behavior has hurt you, but you can learn from it and grow stronger!
But at this time, I wholeheartedly suggest that we spend this energy on exercise. Let it out! When we let our emotions out, we gain strength and positive emotions, and we can walk away from this uncomfortable feeling.
And here's the best part: when you exercise, your brain secretes dopamine, which can help relieve uncomfortable emotions!
And finally, seek help from outside resources!
In life, each of us encounters many emotions, and these emotions may be related to our past experiences and our living environment. When we are unable to regulate them on our own, we can try to seek help from professional counselors, who can help us in so many ways! They can use their professional skills to deepen the roots of our subconscious, adjust our perceptions, heal our hearts, and give us the strength to face this problem.
And there's more! You can also read more psychology books or learn some psychology knowledge to heal yourself.
I want to leave you with this inspiring message: Life heals those who are willing to heal! As long as you don't give up, keep noticing, keep trying, and keep breaking through, you will be able to find a breakthrough to release this emotion in yourself, love yourself more, and live easily!
I'm thrilled to recommend a few books to you that I think you'll find really helpful!
I'm so excited to share these books with you! They're all absolute gems. First up is "Mr. Toad Goes to the Psychologist." This one's a real page-turner! Then we have "The Courage to Be Disliked," which is a must-read. "Love Yourself Every Day" is a heartwarming tale. "The Brain's Code for Happiness" is a fascinating insight into the mind. And finally, "Mirror Exercises" is a fun and eye-opening read.
Comments
I can understand how deeply hurt and confused you must be feeling. It's important to acknowledge your emotions, but also recognize that her reaction suggests she needs space. Perhaps it's time to respect her boundaries and allow her the distance she seems to need.
It sounds like this situation has left you in a really tough place emotionally. While it's hard to accept, maybe focusing on selfreflection could help. Understanding why you developed such strong attachment might give you some peace and prevent similar issues in the future.
The intensity of your feelings is clear, and it's understandable that losing someone so significant feels devastating. However, it might be beneficial to seek support from a therapist or counselor who can offer professional guidance on managing these intense emotions and moving forward.
Your colleague's response indicates that she feels overwhelmed by your actions. It's crucial to take a step back and consider what's best for both of you. Healing from this might require giving her the space she needs and working on your own emotional health independently.
This whole experience must be incredibly painful for you. It seems like there's a mismatch in how each of you perceives the relationship. Instead of trying to change her perspective, it might be more constructive to focus on healing yourself and accepting the reality of the situation as it stands now.