Sep 6, 2023Liked by Sheryl Kraft, MFA, Irene S. Levine, PhD
A red flag on this one, for sure. I think the friend's message, ending in "You take care", was intended to end the relationship. And the fact that they said they were going through something "personal" sounded like a subtle request to be left alone. I'd back off and focus on other friendships. Just my opinion.
Sep 6, 2023Liked by Sheryl Kraft, MFA, Irene S. Levine, PhD
IMO, Confused should assume the other party is married and has come to their senses, and should let the online "friendship" go. It sounds like it was a fun dalliance based on deception. As you rightly pointed out, Confused actually knows nothing about the other person, beyond what they have carefully curated and chosen to share.
A red flag on this one, for sure. I think the friend's message, ending in "You take care", was intended to end the relationship. And the fact that they said they were going through something "personal" sounded like a subtle request to be left alone. I'd back off and focus on other friendships. Just my opinion.
IMO, Confused should assume the other party is married and has come to their senses, and should let the online "friendship" go. It sounds like it was a fun dalliance based on deception. As you rightly pointed out, Confused actually knows nothing about the other person, beyond what they have carefully curated and chosen to share.