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You made plans to go on a May Day trip with a friend, and you just gave up on a trip, so why are you so sad?

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You made plans to go on a May Day trip with a friend, and you just gave up on a trip, so why are you so sad? By Anonymous | Published on December 29, 2024

I made plans with a friend to go out on May Day, but she suddenly had to work, and we had to cancel the holiday. It's as if it's not even worth feeling sad about, but why am I so sad?

I don't have many friends, or rather, very few people who can be called friends. This friend is the first person who can communicate with my soul, and I also like going on trips with her the most. For the May Day trip, she suggested it first, and I responded positively. I'm looking forward to it.

When she said she had a job, she also said that she could ask her friends to take turns and go out with me and come back. I told her at the time that it was unlikely that anyone would want to take turns on vacation, let alone unpaid public welfare work. I also hoped that she would cherish this opportunity and prioritize her work. She was especially sad, and she felt that she had let me down. She was even more afraid that I would be upset, because I am a person who likes to plan. Whenever plans are broken, I really feel at a loss. She always knew, and she kept asking me how I felt. I also kept telling her that it was okay with me, but she still cried from self-blame. She said that she was worried about me. She said that I had said that the point of taking a vacation is to seize the moment and have fun, but because of her, I was stood up. I said that I could do something else. In the end, after much back and forth, we said goodnight to each other.

I lie in bed feeling lost, not knowing why, I just lost the opportunity to travel.

I put on a brave face, but deep down I was torn. On the one hand, I told my friends it was okay, but on the other hand, I was worried sick. I didn't blame my friends, and I even hoped that they would choose to work, because some opportunities are hard to come by.

But if she can switch shifts and go with me, I would be very happy. But I would also worry that she is really just keeping me company and it would be especially hard for her to go back to work afterwards. That's not what I want.

I try to find new possibilities, I travel alone or stay at home and do things. I am afraid of the uncertainty of traveling alone and being depressed at home alone.

Today, I encourage myself to explore new possibilities for a while, and then I feel a hard pounding in my heart and tremble with fear. I just can't concentrate at all, as I'm constantly oscillating between these two states.

Elizabeth Perez Elizabeth Perez A total of 4805 people have been helped

Greetings!

The planned outing with a friend on May Day was cancelled due to the latter's unexpected work commitments. It would appear that there is no reason to feel sad about this, but why am I feeling so bad?

Based on my analysis, it can be reasonably deduced that the primary cause of your distress is the high value you place on this excursion.

You had made plans to embark on a trip with a friend you hold in high regard and with whom you have a profound spiritual connection. It is evident that you had anticipated a highly rewarding experience and invested a great deal of enthusiasm into the venture.

A significant amount of preparation was invested in this endeavor. Upon learning that the trip could not proceed,

It is to be expected that a sense of loss will be experienced. It is challenging to accept such circumstances.

This is a typical response.

As evidenced by the description provided, your friend also attaches significant value to your feelings. This indicates that your friend holds you in high regard.

Furthermore, your friend also attaches significant value to this planned trip with you. It is reasonable to conclude that your friend also experiences distress due to the cancellation of this plan.

The two individuals in question hold each other in high regard, demonstrate care and consideration for one another, and are attuned to each other's emotional states. This quality of friendship is indeed a rarity.

I am gratified for your well-being.

Prior to contemplating novel possibilities, it is imperative to address one's emotional state. Initially, it is essential to acknowledge the presence of emotions.

The mind is aware that the planned trip is no longer feasible due to work commitments, and this information is accepted.

However, the emotions experienced internally are not subject to the control of the mind. It is necessary to accept one's emotions, observe them, and be in a state of presence with them, before allowing them to flow freely.

Once the emotional response has been acknowledged and processed, it is possible to consider alternative possibilities. When the influence of emotions is reduced, a greater range of potential outcomes may be perceived.

It is possible that your friend may be able to switch shifts. Similarly, you may feel positive about the prospect of travelling alone.

It is also possible that new opportunities will arise that will be of interest to you. It is important not to be constrained by limitations.

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Willow Nguyen Willow Nguyen A total of 2878 people have been helped

Hello! I really hope my answer can help you a little.

From your description, I can feel your struggle and distress. But don't worry! I'm here to give you a hug and some warmth and support. I think it is easy to convince yourself on the surface or rationally, but at the subconscious level, on the emotional level, it is in conflict with reason.

It's so important to understand ourselves better! We need to see our needs at the subconscious level and explore the deeper reasons to do so.

I've got some great advice for you!

Awareness and reflection are your keys to finding your unfinished business and making your subconscious conscious!

Now, think back to the last time you felt that way. What happened at that time?

Who was there? What were your thoughts?

It's so helpful to record your thoughts with a pen and paper. You'll see things so much more clearly! And don't stop there. Keep going back in time to see what happened before that.

And the time before that? Absolutely! Go back to the earliest events and see what happened then.

Who was there? What were your thoughts?

...and you'll see for yourself!

From my feelings about your description, it is likely that this has triggered an unfinished event in which you were "abandoned." What you fear, what you are suffering from, and what you are sad about is the feeling of being abandoned. Although at the conscious level you feel that you need to understand her, at the subconscious level you feel that you have been abandoned. This is likely related to your interactions with your parents when you were a child. We need to see this root cause in order to deeply understand ourselves, and I'm excited for us to do so!

This is why it's so important to understand that the emotions we feel in the moment are often caused by unresolved complexes and emotions from earlier in our lives that have been triggered by the current situation. It's essential that we recognize these unfinished events, understand ourselves, soothe ourselves, see our own unmet needs within, and slowly heal ourselves.

2. Seeing your own needs is the first step to being able to satisfy them yourself, without relying on anyone else. You have so many options!

So, do you see your own needs in this? I'd love to know what your needs are!

Do you want to be valued? Or do you want to be taken care of?

Do you still want to be seen? Do you still want to be accompanied? Absolutely!

Or, the answer is in yourself! You know yourself best, and you know what you need. When the other person doesn't meet your needs, it can cause fluctuations in your emotions. From your description, it seems like you've tied the fulfillment of this need to her, which can make you feel bound. You might feel like if she can't meet your needs, you're "finished." But, you can meet your needs in many ways! There are many options for you.

It's a great idea to have different types of friends to satisfy your different needs! Rather than putting all your needs on the same friend, you can have friends who can travel with you, go to the gym with you, read with you, and go shopping with you. This way, you can satisfy your needs in each relationship, and your friends will be able and willing to provide you with these needs. Your relationships will all be very good relationships!

And you can also learn to satisfy your own needs! When you want others to be with you, to respect you, and to see you, you have to understand that you actually have everything inside. You can give yourself all of these things! When you can learn to be with yourself, to respect yourself, and to see yourself, you will not be so passive in relationships. Instead, you will be more comfortable and at ease. It is great when they can give you things, but if they can't, it's okay because you can be self-sufficient. You are inherently complete and fulfilled!

I'm so excited to share this with you! Have a great day!

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Douglas Miller Forgiveness is a way to make our lives more beautiful and our spirits more free.

I can totally relate to feeling down about this. It's tough when you have something to look forward to and then it falls through. I guess sometimes we just need to allow ourselves to feel sad, even if it seems silly. Life has its ups and downs, and it's okay to be disappointed.

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Penelope Miller The passage of time is a reminder of our journey's end.

It sounds like you really value your friendship with her, and that makes the cancellation even harder to handle. I admire how you're trying to be supportive of her decision, but it's natural to feel let down. Maybe once she's done with work, you two can plan another trip. There's always a next time.

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Esau Davis Learning is a race against ignorance.

I understand the struggle of wanting to be strong for a friend while also feeling upset inside. It's a lot to juggle, and it's valid to feel conflicted. Try to give yourself some grace; it's okay not to be okay. Maybe talking to someone else or writing down your feelings could help you process everything.

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Eloise Jackson Teachers are the guardians of students' educational journey, ensuring a safe and fruitful passage.

The fact that you're considering going solo shows that you're trying to adapt, even though it's scary. Traveling alone can be an incredible experience, but it's alright if it feels too uncertain right now. Sometimes we need to take small steps before diving into bigger challenges.

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Shannon Fern The act of forgiveness is an act of courage and compassion.

It's clear that you care deeply about her wellbeing, which is why you're torn between wanting her to join you and worrying about her workload. That balance is hard to strike. Perhaps you can find a compromise where you both feel comfortable, or maybe just enjoy each other's company in a different way for now.

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