My friend has repressed his emotions for years. Need advice.

So far, everybody is telling me the same thing, but your advice is probably the most thought-provoking. I can never imagine leaving my best friend like that. But one thing I'll definitely consider from you is taking a break from him....maybe a long one. I understand his girlfriend very well, and I know she will take care of him while I'm gone. In fact, during the last few weeks I've been feeling better not being around him.

It's like, "Wow, why didn't I do this before"? Other than that, your post was probably the most honest, and I do appreciate your insight. I never knew that my friend could be this toxic, but at the same time, I could have been toxic to him as well. I don't know, I just feel bad about leaving him. But if however, his girlfriend starts to see his true colors and leaves him, then I will step in because in reality, he has no one except for her.

So yeah, I'll take your advice and I'll stay away from him for as long as I can. I've never felt this good in a while, and at the same time, I'm focusing on myself and doing things to keep my mind busy. Everyone is telling the same thing, and they're giving me the help and support that I need. Furthermore, thanks for your thoughts as well.

 

Yes, I should have said it to his face and I totally understand what you're saying. It's very shady, and I gave the letter to him at the last moment when he was busy with some errands. So in a sense, I couldn't express myself the way I wanted to. And you're right, I should surround myself with other people who are more positive. Lately, my new work place has a lot of positive people, and I'm taking advantage of it. The last few weeks have been better now that I'm not around him as much.

 

Like I said, I'm a very expressive writer, and I have no problem telling people how I feel. And if it's through writing, then so be it. In fact, my expressiveness has even impressed other people in my life, including women who are my own friends. So try it some time if you'd like. However, I might have gone a little too far at this point, and it's apparent that I'm in a situation where things didn't go the way I planned.

Having said that...I really don't appreciate your words. Maybe when you get to my age, hopefully you'll grow up, learn a little bit about life, and look back to what that Fapstronaut told you years ago. You'll understand everything about relationships and all that there is to know, but you're only a kid right now. I try not to hold grudges against anyone on this forum, but I've been insulted on Nofap way worse than you.

I don't care if you wanna say anything back to me, but I'm in a situation where my friendship is hanging in the balance. I don't know how many friends you have, but if you do have a best friend that ever turned his back on you, you'll understand. Other than that, I have other things to worry about rather than getting offended by you.

 

Yeah, I hear what you're saying. 22 years is a long time, but another Fapstronaunt told me once before, is that he is still someone who I grew up with and that will never change. The bond we share is beyond what we're going through now. Also, that person told me that if I ever do end the friendship, at least open the door for my friend unless he doesn't want to change. Just that and nothing more. I understand that you're on my side, but maybe one day I'll explain his situation on a different post, and maybe you'd reconsider. You see, I've done some bad things to him as well. Anyways, I'll definitely take what you've said into consideration. It's always good to have different viewpoints from different people.