I understand you are going through a rough situation, things aren’t as smooth as they should be and with a new job and trying to move, things are certainly stressful. I do understand. However, these are all stresses that big people handle every day and something you are going to have to get used to.
When you told me you needed help, I got you help. I went to my social circles and I got you more help than you could have possibly hope for. Unfortunately, while you were grateful, you did nothing about it. Now I have friends who are worried about you, and who keep asking me if you still need them – but you aren’t answering any of my phone calls or messages. I am starting to look like the boy who cried wolf here, and all I was trying to do was help you out.
Here’s a tip – next time you need something, and reallllly need something, make sure you take the help when it’s offered or at least decline it and have the decency to thank the people that stepped out of their way to help you.
—ScrubsGirl
This article appears in Aug 6-12, 2009.
You can’t force a person to change or heed your advice. You tried, they failed, move on.
ScrubsGirl, if you know this behavior to be unusual for your friend, it may be time to go over there and check on him/her.
well i am going through the same thing as your friend and its hard if i dont answer my phone its gen because i am busy doign whatever, but if your worried go find him/her