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Do you ever feel like you're too sensitive for this world?

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Spottttty · 11/06/2024 20:48

I thought I was quite a direct/honest person. That doesn't mean I go around saying whatever comes into my head but I just mean it's better to be straight with people.
However I've found a lot of people, especially men in dating aren't like this. It's verrrrry common to ghost/grey rock/slow fade.
So many men seem to find it so hard to communicate/be honest that they'd rather ignore texts, make excuses and hope you get the hint.
It's not the way I work at all and it's frustrating to deal with. You don't need to reject someone in a harsh way, just be honest.

Also I've found people you thought were close friends will drop you once you leave the job/area etc. Often it isn't personal, they don't have the headspace or the time but I do find it tough to deal with when you've invested in those relationships.

These are just two examples but I definitely think a lot and I am sensitive (which aren't bad traits in themselves) but I feel like I need to be more blasé about people and not get invested.

Does anyone else feel like this? I also feel like many people will tell lies in general because it's easier for them. I need to stop expecting people to be exemplary characters and recognise that many are like this, even if it's not with ill intentions.

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Spottttty · 11/06/2024 20:51

I do find it a bit ridiculous sometimes. They think because you've had one date/asked for a second or whatever then you must be madly in love and will be absolutely heartbroken if they aren't interested. So they couldn't bear to break your heart and instead will give you subtle hints.
By which the outcome is exactly the same, it just takes a bit longer because you're second guessing.

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