Is it me?

Long story ahead - one of my parents died 6 years ago and my friend was very supportive. They had a strong relationship with my parent, and supported me through the first few weeks of grief.

6 years on, my friends parents both died, tragically close together.

When I was told about the first parent dying, I was told my friend wasn’t up to talking to people. So I sent my condolences, flowers and a card. I was thanked for the flowers. I then sent messages every few days to check in. I didn’t receive a response so I backed off a bit, and left it a few weeks before checking in again. No response again, so every few weeks I would message to check in. No response.

I found out a few months later via my friends social Media that their other parent had died. I sent a message of condolence, glowed and card but again didn’t get a response. I kept sending messages every few weeks to check in again. The last message I sent was to ask to send a birthday gift. My friend responded saying no in a very aggressive way, i asked what was wrong and if I had done something and my friend ended our friendship because I hadn’t been to visit during their grief.

I have spent a long time trying to work out what I have done. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hello @MellyMae,

Thank you for reaching out. It can be confusing and hurtful when a friendship ends.

I can see you posted this a little while ago, so I’m just giving it a bump for you.

Take care,
Seaneen

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Yes, very similar experience happened to me.
It worried me for a while, with the same question to myself “what have I done wrong”.
Eventually I gave up wondering, and I gave up caring. Presumably they are happier behaving as they are, and I’m happy for them.
I’ve moved on to my other friends.

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