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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 732976" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I have two long term friends acting “off.” So, of course I’m wondering if I’m doing something strange.</p><p></p><p>But, the first one IS having money problems. AND the stress from that does seem to make for craziness.</p><p></p><p>I pulled back a little. We actually had lunch together the other day and it was very pleasant.</p><p></p><p>This one...well, there are hints of family problems. Big ones. I can piece together the possibilities. I do think she is pushing back a little. It is possible she doesn’t want me to know too much.</p><p></p><p>I’ve always been a fairly straight shooter. It actually relieves tension. The only thing I might clam up about a little is diff. child. However, if I’m even relatively close with you...I might say something like “ We are having difficulties with our special needs daughter and I will have to get back with you in a few days,” or something like this. I might not say anything of the details, but one knows generally what’s up.</p><p></p><p>My first friend is not commonly forthright....but WILL speak up if something is over the top bothering her.</p><p></p><p> And the second one (from this thread) omg, she hates talking about anything bothering her. At times over the many years certain family messes have become evident. The second friend struggles badly and sometimes you can see the pain in her face. She masks pain...don’t wish to say how.</p><p></p><p>We will see what happens.</p><p></p><p>I do think I might not text her next. I don't know. I think all will be ok, but her behaviors are a little hurtful.</p><p></p><p>Lots of pain in the world.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 732976, member: 4152"] I have two long term friends acting “off.” So, of course I’m wondering if I’m doing something strange. But, the first one IS having money problems. AND the stress from that does seem to make for craziness. I pulled back a little. We actually had lunch together the other day and it was very pleasant. This one...well, there are hints of family problems. Big ones. I can piece together the possibilities. I do think she is pushing back a little. It is possible she doesn’t want me to know too much. I’ve always been a fairly straight shooter. It actually relieves tension. The only thing I might clam up about a little is diff. child. However, if I’m even relatively close with you...I might say something like “ We are having difficulties with our special needs daughter and I will have to get back with you in a few days,” or something like this. I might not say anything of the details, but one knows generally what’s up. My first friend is not commonly forthright....but WILL speak up if something is over the top bothering her. And the second one (from this thread) omg, she hates talking about anything bothering her. At times over the many years certain family messes have become evident. The second friend struggles badly and sometimes you can see the pain in her face. She masks pain...don’t wish to say how. We will see what happens. I do think I might not text her next. I don't know. I think all will be ok, but her behaviors are a little hurtful. Lots of pain in the world. [/QUOTE]
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