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What should I do if I feel so helpless when there are conflicts between roommates?

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What should I do if I feel so helpless when there are conflicts between roommates? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

The friendship of the four of them, one of them is called A, was very good with A in college, and they went to the same dormitory after advancing to the next level together, and they got to know the other two classmates. The four of us were very close at first, but then there were a lot of conflicts, for example, when I posted a group photo, they felt that I had taken a good picture of myself and they looked ugly, so they had a fight. After that, I also deleted it, and in the future, we never took pictures together again. When the three of them posted pictures in their Moments, they never included me. Later, I talked to my dormitory friends, thinking about changing my shortcomings. In their eyes, they thought I was argumentative.

Later, the three of them bought the same style of sister outfit, which I felt was a bit excessive. After all, one dorm room next door is so obvious? I have always wondered where I went wrong. I usually like to be alone, and I only go to class with them. I spend the rest of the time with my boyfriend at lunch and in the evenings.

I found out that the three of them and another friend had a group, and I never said anything. They used that group to discuss everything, and even posted the final exam review questions there. They said they would post the questions in the group in front of me, but there was no news in the group of the four of us. They were so blatant, what else was I supposed to say? As a result, as the end of the semester approached, two of my roommates inexplicably quit the group of the four of us. When I asked them about it, they said they had quit because they didn't want to talk in the group? I was so speechless.

Patrick Andrew White Patrick Andrew White A total of 9430 people have been helped

I can see how you're feeling. You want to be able to connect with them and form a real group, but they've isolated you. It's really sad, even a bit frustrating.

It often takes a little bit of fate for us to get along with other people. Not everyone we meet is going to get along with us quite well. We all have our own unique personalities, and some people may feel a sense of closeness without really knowing each other. However, there are also people with whom we just don't feel like we're the same type of person, no matter how long we spend together.

If they really are different people, we may need to accept that. After all, we'll meet many more people in the future, and we'll definitely meet people who are friendly and close to us.

There are also a lot of subtle emotions and thoughts among peers. Living in a dormitory gives us the chance to get along with each other, but it can also lead to more conflicts. There have been many conflicts before, and it may be helpful to carefully analyze what the specific conflicts are. It is also important to know how to deal with conflicts after they arise.

If you want to change your shortcomings, you may first need to understand whether it is really your shortcomings in the group that have led to this result. If so, what are your specific shortcomings? Do you agree with what they say about you? How does this specific shortcoming affect your interpersonal relationships? These may all require careful discussion to help you face and deal with them more appropriately next time.

The whole photo-taking thing felt like it was under a bit of pressure from competition among peers. How do we handle competition and comparison? This is probably the most important lesson to learn at this age. How do we maintain confidence in ourselves and appreciate the strengths of others in a peer group?

This could also be a challenge for you, and it's something we need to look at.

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Casey Casey A total of 7884 people have been helped

Hello! I'd like to give you a warm hug from afar first.

Not being accepted, understood, or respected by friends can really take a toll on you physically and mentally. It's understandable that you've been feeling a lot of negative emotions, including resentment, anger, helplessness, and a lack of control. It's great that you're aware of your emotional state, because being aware is the first step to making positive changes.

Often, how we interact with others reflects how we treat ourselves. If you feel like those around you aren't treating you kindly, take a step back and think about what you could do better in your interactions with them. Then, be open and honest about your feelings and needs, without judging others' words or actions. This honest and courageous approach helps you focus on yourself, rather than blaming others for how they treat you.

In relationships, other people often teach you how to treat them. The way you treat yourself will also affect how others respond to you. So, you need to try to learn to treat others in a certain way in relationships, just as you want to be treated.

From what you've said, it seems like you've gained some insight into how you act and feel in relationships. You can use this to help you manage relationships better by learning actively and with guidance from this self-awareness.

I'm Lily, the little ear of the Q&A Museum. The world and I love you.

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Cordelia Jackson A person who is diligent in small things will also be diligent in great things.

I can't help but feel a bit hurt and confused by how things turned out. We were once so close, sharing dorms and moments together. It's disheartening to see that instead of resolving issues, we drifted apart over misunderstandings and petty arguments.

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Tomas Thomas Life is a dance of passion and purpose.

It seems like communication became an issue among us. I wish we could have talked more openly about our feelings without letting small things escalate into bigger problems. Maybe if we had, we wouldn't have ended up feeling left out or excluded.

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Earl Anderson The more we grow, the more we understand the value of patience.

Reflecting on the situation, it appears that my behavior might have contributed to the tension. If they felt I was argumentative, perhaps I should have been more mindful of how my actions affected others. It's a lesson learned for me.

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Connie Frost Life is a fountain of wisdom, drink deeply.

The group photo incident really marked a turning point in our relationship. I never intended to make anyone feel bad. Looking back, maybe I should have been more considerate and sensitive to everyone's feelings when posting photos.

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Amber Miller Failure is an event, not a person.

It's sad that they created a separate group without including me. I would have appreciated being part of those discussions, especially regarding important matters like exam review questions. It felt isolating not to be included.

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