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Preemptively blocking old friend

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BiscottiToffee · 20/11/2024 04:53

Best friend of 7 years dropped off face of planet last year, overnight. She had lots of MH stuff going on.

I tried to support for years before. Was asked for space, which I duly gave. Specifically told phone calls unwelcome. Out of the blue.

In the summer, I had sad news. I know she heard, I had no contact from her.

About 3 months ago, I culled facebook. Deleted her as, for me, friendship was dead.

This evening I get a random message asking why I'm not in contact? No apology, nothing. Just asking why I haven't been in touch. It's been over a year.

I felt nothing. At first I actually thought it was a wrong number until I realised who it was.

I've blocked her. I don't want that drama again. I've moved on. I never replied.

I feel like I've been hurtful and mean.
Am I wrong to use block? I figured that was only for scammers etc.

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THisbackwithavengeance · 27/11/2024 04:52

I think going to the effort of blocking an old friend is intensely pathetic.

The adult equivalent of throwing your toys out the pram.

You ignored me so now I'm going to ignore you so ner!

Why would you not have replied: "great to hear from you, after so long,hope things ok for you". And leave it at that.

BiscottiToffee · 27/11/2024 04:58

Because that would imply I want to continue the friendship.

I don't.

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