Hey Lounge, aren't you proud of me?

[LynzM]

I "confronted" (that is, actually talked to) two friends who I've had emotional issues I wanted to discuss with them, but have put off, for about 1.5 years. I *hate* confrontation. And both of these could potentially have gone poorly, or at least I imagined it enough to put it off for that long.

Luckily, both came out ok. One friendship hopefully really restored, and one friendship at least not lost - not as good as I'd hoped for, but not bad, either.

I think I could use a hug. It's been a scary weekend, for me.

[crim son]

1. I'm proud of you.

And since both situations turned out all right, you probably feel good about getting it out in the open. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[LynzM]

10. Thanks, crim son

It *is* good to get it off my shoulders and out in the open.

[idgiehkt]

2. that is very tough to do, especially when they are friends

good for you. I am the same way, I hate confrontation as well, and hate hurting people's feelings so I know what you mean. Good work!

:toast:

[LynzM]

11. Thanks, dude

I'm so bad about confrontation... even when it needs to happen, I still hate it.

[jonnyblitz]

3. if you insist.

:hug:

[LynzM]

12. Awwww, thanks jonny

Back at ya, man! :hug:

[Briarius]

4. I'm proud of you.

:hug:

[jonnyblitz]

7. but you get to REALLY hug her.

:hi:

actually I could , too, if i jumped in the car and drove for a half an hour..LOL

[Briarius]

9. I'm going to go do that now!

:hi:

[mentalsolstice]

5. Here's a hug to you

:hug: and thank you for the inspiration you've given the rest of us!

[LynzM]

13. Thanks, mentalsolstice

Back at ya! :hug:

[speedoo]

6. Yeah, I know what you mean by scary.

So much easier to just let if ride, right? But what you did was best. :applause:

:hug:

[LynzM]

14. Yup, exactly.

Easier to let it ride and keep all the wondering and possible loss of friendships inside. But man, am I glad to have done it. Thanks, speedoo!

[u4ic]

8. Give yourself a huge pat on the back

That took a lot of courage and resolve.


:yourock:

[LynzM]

15. Thanks, u4ic

:hi:

[wildhorses]

16. hugs for everyone involved

:hug::grouphug::hug:

[LynzM]

18. Thanks, wildhorses

Back at ya! :hug:

[GenDem]

17. Good for you!!!

Confrontation is very difficult for me, too. I will avoid it at any cost and sometimes it will cost a friendship. You should be very proud of yourself!
:hug:

[LynzM]

19. Thanks, GenDem

I hear ya on the avoidance costing a friendship... :hug: