So I met this guy in 6th grade. He picked on me and I had a crush on him. He moved in 7th grade. We kept in touch though.
Met up again in high school when he had surgery and I was invited to come visit and I was driving by then so I went. We became best friends. He always picked on me but I was overweight and felt the need for a friend so I just laughed it off.
Over the years, we stayed friends. We worked together in 2003, I got him in trouble (I do not remember how), and he didn’t speak to me for almost 3 years.
After my son was born and I was dealing with my ex, I reached out to him again because I was going through my divorce and really needed a friend and we got close again.
We would fight and not talk for a while but always became friends again.
Cut to my birthday 2 years ago in 2018. I was into a size large for the first time since junior high and invited him to join my son and his friend for a weekend at the beach.
Over that weekend, he made fun of my son and was angry and rude towards me when I fought for my child. After that, I did not speak to him again.
Today, he reached out to me. His original text:
I always have you on my mind and always wonder how you are doing. I miss you so much Julie. I do wish the very best for you.
Seems very nice, right? After dealing with years of him making fun of me and then turning his bullying towards my child, I am not interested in becoming friends again.
Don’t get me wrong, I was polite in my reply. I told him how we are and didn’t expect a reply as I was polite but not overly friendly. He replied with this LONG reply of his medical issues and his vehicle was totaled, etc etc.
So my reply to all that, I replied I’m sorry to hear all that and I hope things get better for you.
Okay! I do not want to talk to him. I have no love in my heart for someone who bullies a child. I hope he just leaves me alone.
That’s all. Just how I’m feeling right now. I am talking to BFF and even she agrees with me.
In happier times:
I agree with your decision too. Sounds like a healthy boundary to have this man “not” in your inner or out circle anymore –
And you have tried many times in the past – the word toxic came to mind and
The damage he leaves behind is too hard to heal and repair from.
So you actually were cordial and classy by being kind in your reply – because you could have ignored it
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Oh wow! That’s exactly what I was thinking (toxic). How are you? Safe?
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Hi – not sure what you mean by safe – but if you are referring to the toxic people I have encountered – those boundaries have been in place for years.
so yes. safe.
thanks for checking
— and wishing you a wonderful start to 2020 – I am going to be slowing down my blog mode for the next short term period of time – and wishing you a wonderful spring 2020
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I meant in general but yes! Have a wonderful spring!
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you too –
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I totally agree and I hope he doesn’t continue until you become blunt. Some of them, will.
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Thankfully I haven’t heard back. He may have gotten the hint (praying)
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As hard as it was you made the right decision.
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Thank you. I appreciate the support!
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Some people are parasites. Pretty like orchids, expensive to have around, and a parasite.
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Exactly!
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I remember that trip to the beach. I was worried you were going to give him another chance by the end of this post. I’m SO glad you didn’t. He does not deserve to be in your life!
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You are SO my friend! Muah! Miss you!!!
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Misss you too!! ❤
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