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not to agree with a friend when i think shes wrong? sorry a bit long!

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somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 18:58

ok I have a friend that I think may never speak to me again, as I told her I thought she was being irisponsable (sp?). Right this friend phoned me yesterday, asking if I knew anyone with any kittens, as she wanted one, an aquaintance of mine has some, so I said i'd give her a ring and find out. The aquaintance said yes she had one, which would be ready tuesday, friend said could she pick it up yesterday, which she did. I had a text earlier saying did I know of anyone that would like a kitten as she has changed her mind and now doesnt want it, as it had an accident last nite,(poor thing didnt know where the litter tray was), it kept her awake meowing and wont sit on her knee. I said she needed to give it a couple of days to settle in, she said she would put it in the shed if she had to listen to it tonite. I said I thought she was being irasponsable, and that she shouldnt have got it. Next thing I know shes saying she doesnt want to see me anymore as I dont understand her. am I being unreasonable to tell her what I thought? I thought honesty was the best policy!

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avenanap · 21/04/2008 19:48

It sounds like she thought it would be cute, it would be respectful of her furniture and do as it was told. May I suggest that she gets a stuffed one next time?

Lauriefairycake · 21/04/2008 19:49

I'm sorry, but you do not need a friend like that.

She's an utter, fucking, selfish, bitch of a cow .

A kitten removed from it's mother and missing it's home is not a toy. She has no empathy.

People like that should not be allowed animals - please return the kitten if you can to your friend as i'm sure she can find a loving home for it.

And you are well fucking rid !

somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 19:50

I usually just let things go, as I have pnd and really don't deal with confrontation well. I can't stop crying now, as I dont have many friends and felt she was a good one. feel really crap now!

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somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 19:52

sorry piratecat no where near devon!

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avenanap · 21/04/2008 19:53

Honey, she's not that nice if she can abandon a kitten because it won't sit on her lap. It's OK for you to be sad, you cry away. ((((sending a massive hug)))).

umberella · 21/04/2008 19:56

where are you near somebodyhelpme?

Greyriverside · 21/04/2008 19:56

As someone said she is horribly embarrassed because she has been an idiot. She will get over it. If she is having problems she probably relies on you for support and friendship and will realise it shortly.

Anyway it's not your fault. If you lie to a friend you can still get blamed when it all goes wrong. Might as well be honest in the first place.

somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 19:58

i'm near oxford, I just dont understand how I can be so dispensable when I try really really hard to be a good friend

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quint · 21/04/2008 20:00

She was not a good friend. A good friend wouldn't cut you out of their life for something like this, a good friend would listen to your opinion and whilst they may disagree with you not have a hissy fit like this.

You do not need to tiptoe ound good friends in case you upset them - you are better off without her and so is that poor kitten, I hope you are able to get it back to its owner.

hecate · 21/04/2008 20:02

It doesn't matter how good a friend you are, don't you see? Because it is her not you. You could be the best, most accomodating, most eager to please person in the world and it wouldn't matter, if the person you are trying to be a friend to is not a nice person who is worthy of your friendship. It's not a reflection on you it's a reflection on her.

avenanap · 21/04/2008 20:05

You've done nothing wrong. You are allowed to disagree with your friends, you have your own opinions and she should respect that. She was in the wrong anyway. It must have taken alot of courage for you to say this to her, you should be proud!

Woollymummy · 21/04/2008 20:11

I hope you are feeling OK soon - I live near you, I think...let me know if you want to meet up, do you go into Oxford for toddler/baby groups?

DoodleToYou · 21/04/2008 20:14

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somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 20:58

thanks everyone, still can't quite beleive that this has happened, and my hubbie is going balistic, as he's worried about me, I dont think he will forgive her this! wollymummy I am quite far out of oxford, infact in Banbury! if you still want to meet up that would be good

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Natalie1984 · 21/04/2008 21:02

Tell your mate to get A grip!!! im not a cat lover but even i wouldnt be that cruel. to be honest sounds like shes avin a go coz she blames you partly as you helped her get it, tell her to grow up, get a grip and stop being so childish!

Woollymummy · 21/04/2008 21:28

I am near Ox, but the other side!! It would be nice to meet up though, pref. when this baby has come out!! I'm not up to much travelling about at the moment! But let me know if you are coming into town, I am conscientiously drinking coffee in town whenever possible (sorry little baby!)

somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 21:31

I will do, although I don't get into Oxford often, let me know if you fancy meeting up though, when are you due?

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Woollymummy · 21/04/2008 21:34

Due next Monday, though I am hoping the false start I had Sat pm restarts for real. I have a bad tummy bug at the moment though, so am not up to having a baby until guts are back in order!

oldwomanwholivedinashoe · 21/04/2008 21:34

what a spoilt madam she is!

somebodyhelpme · 21/04/2008 21:38

ah good luck!

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Kitti · 22/04/2008 11:49

how old is she 3?? Totally irresponsible and cruel with it. You don't want her as a friend because she's too immature and think of the crap that you'd have to listen to from her if you do stay friends. She'll no doubt abandon the little thing.

Beelliesebub · 22/04/2008 11:53

You definately don't need friends like her... she's more of a fiend than a friend IMHO....

somebodyhelpme · 22/04/2008 14:14

Thanks she has text me this morning to say that I said some hurtful things, (her being irasponceable), and I don't deserve a friend like her, I'm not sure what to do now, as she has said she is prepared to forgive me, but i'm not entirely sure what i'm being forgiven for. I feel heartbroken that I have trusted someone, and yet again have been wrong in my judgement, I wish I could find some normal friends!

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TenaciousG · 22/04/2008 14:25

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SmugColditz · 22/04/2008 14:39

I wouldn't answer her, to be honest. She has written a play starring her as the victim and you as the villain, but that doesn't mean you have to accept the role she has cast you in.

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