Friendships are hard to come by because just like a romantic relationship, they require effort from both parties. Just recently, a man has shared how he was forced to end a 10-year friendship.
In his post he said,
“Stop guilt tripping me with our ’10-year friendship’. I’m tired because for the past 10 years, our conversation is just filled with you complaining about everything that’s going on in your life. Is there really nothing in your life that is worth being happy about?”
He then shared 2 screenshots of his conversation with the friend. In the first picture, it showed how his friend started the conversation mentioning that he is sad to which he replied him,
“Can you stop spreading negativity every time you call me? It’s annoying.”
His friend then took offence to what he said and asked him what he meant by him being negative to which he mentioned,
“Don’t you think it’s enough? You even called up my office the other day just to complain to me.”
His friend then replied to him saying that they’ve been friends for over 10 years, why would he bring this up.
In his second screenshot, he mentioned to his friend that he is tired of him complaining and told him to stop complaining.
“I welcome you with open arms if you just want to chat about other things, but if you want to complain please just stop texting me”, he added.
Unfortunately, even after telling his friend the reason he doesn’t want to be friends with him anymore, his friend still ended up complaining saying that his life is so sad that he couldn’t even count on a friend for comfort.
The man then ended his post by saying,
“I’m not a therapist, I’m not obliged to listen to you whine and complain about how sad your life is. I don’t need to keep absorbing your negativity. I’ve blocked him and I’m moving forward.”
Many netizens showed their sympathy and here’s what some of them said:
“People who always have negative energy are really scary! If they’re a good friend, they should share some positivity. No one is obliged to be another person’s trash can.”
“The fact that you were friends with him for 10 years is incredible.”
“Can’t even imagine the things he has complained about in the last 10 years, seems scary.”
“People who continuously spread negativity in your life would also cause you to be negative. Sooner or later, you’ll be just like them, filled with negativity.”
Do you have a friend who constantly complains about life? What would you do if you’re in his shoes?
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