I think my best friends are lousy, and I'm tired of always being there for them, and yet feel like I'm not getting much in return.
It's always me that has to travel to London; they haven't come to visit me for a couple of years! I feel like I get frowned upon when I can't make it to London for some event because I already have plans. There's a housewarming party tonight, and I already have guests staying, so can't go (it was originally going to be tomorrow night, when I could have gone), and it's like I'm being made to feel bad because I won't change all my plans to fit in with them.
I give them advice on their problems when they ask for it, which often goes un-thanked (I spent AGES typing out a kind email offering support for friend A who is having a boyfriend problem, and not a thank you or even a response - but yes, she did get it - I asked to check - still no thanks), and yet when I've been concerned about something (the breast lump, the new person in office who stole my work and likes trampling on people to climb the career ladder!) the reply-all email comes back just replying to things the two of them have written, completely overlooking my questions and thoughts! I ALWAYS make sure I offer support when one of them needs it!
I'm feeling like a doormat again. Give give give, and not so much in return.
It's not easy to make new friends when you're in your late 20s! I would love to volunteer, spend time helping people/kids, but can't find anything advertised locally.
At least my boyfriend is adorable! He hasn't had any man moods for AGES, which is wonderful!