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Original poster

To feel devastated after being blocked by a friend, especially before my holiday?

36 replies

Curiousminds123 · 30/08/2024 19:50

I’ve recently been blocked by a close friend, and it’s really affecting me. We had a good conversation the last time we spoke, and had plans for yesterday. Didn’t hear anything and now I’m blocked.

This situation is especially hard for me because I’m about to go on holiday tomorrow, and it feels like this has completely ruined my mood. I’m feeling confused and upset because I thought our friendship was strong.

AIBU to feel this way, and how should I handle this situation moving forward, especially since I’m about to leave for a trip?

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Arlanymor · 30/08/2024 20:12

I’d be worried, not upset, unless I knew there had been a circumstance that might lead to this. Not sure why the holiday even figures into it to be honest. Wherever you go in the world these days you can (mostly) be in contact with people on the other side of the ocean. Do you have a mutual friend who can check that they are ok if you literally cannot contact them yourself via any medium?

lemonsaretheonlyfruit · 30/08/2024 20:12

Agreed. Unless there was anything at all that she could have taken offence to or any cross words then I would assume a problem with her phone - unless this has happened before. Being blocked would not be the first conclusion I would jump to at all

moppety · 30/08/2024 20:10

Agree that I wouldn't immediately jump to being blocked unless there's some other back story here. I would think she has a phone issue or something else was wrong. Why would she block you?

Silvers11 · 30/08/2024 20:08

MindatWork · 30/08/2024 19:56

Unless your friend has form for doing stuff like this I’d be more concerned than upset! Do you have any pot-stirring mutual friends who might have said something to them about you, or is there anything that’s happened between you that could have caused it?

Do they have a partner you can message to make sure they’re ok?

@Curiousminds123 I agree with this poster ^ Why haven't you gone round to see her and check what is going on?

Gymmum82 · 30/08/2024 20:04

If I had plans to meet one of my close friends and they didn’t turn up and blocked me I’d be banging on her door to find out what the hell has happened. I wouldn’t be angry id be extremely worried

TheClawDecides · 30/08/2024 20:01

Weird first thought.

Mine would be concern for her?

Are you not worried OP?

MindatWork · 30/08/2024 19:56

Unless your friend has form for doing stuff like this I’d be more concerned than upset! Do you have any pot-stirring mutual friends who might have said something to them about you, or is there anything that’s happened between you that could have caused it?

Do they have a partner you can message to make sure they’re ok?

TinyYellow · 30/08/2024 19:56

Can you think of any reason why she’d do this?

If one of my best friends did this for no apparent reason I’d be knocking on their door out of worry for their mental health.

Original poster
Curiousminds123 · 30/08/2024 19:53

whatatool · 30/08/2024 19:51

How do you know you're blocked?

My calls and messages don’t go through and I’m blocked on WhatsApp

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whatatool · 30/08/2024 19:51

How do you know you're blocked?

comedycentral · 30/08/2024 19:51

Do they have form for ruining nice moments for you?