pov: the experienced of being let down by a friend
In the unpredictable rollercoaster of life, there are few blows as disheartening as the experience of being let down by a friend. It's like navigating a maze, thinking you've found a reliable companion to guide you through the twists and turns, only to realize they've left you stranded at a dead end.
Picture this: the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and life is humming along as usual. You and your friend have shared laughter, secrets, and countless memories. There's an unspoken pact of loyalty, an understanding that no matter what, you've got each other's backs. But then, out of the blue, the script flips, and the trust you once took for granted crumbles like a sandcastle swept away by the tide.
The initial sting is a blend of disbelief and disappointment, a bitter cocktail that leaves a lump in your throat. You replay the events leading up to this moment, desperately searching for a clue, a sign that could have warned you of the impending betrayal. It's like sifting through the ashes of a burned friendship, trying to salvage something meaningful.
What makes it all the more bewildering is the contrast between past camaraderie and present betrayal. It's as if you were handed a script for a feel-good movie, only for it to take a dark and unexpected turn. You find yourself questioning the authenticity of every shared moment, wondering if the laughter was genuine or merely a façade.
There's a certain vulnerability in friendship, a willingness to expose your true self to someone you consider a kindred spirit. When that vulnerability is met with betrayal, it's akin to having your soul laid bare and then trampled upon. The disappointment is a heavy cloak that wraps around you, making every step feel like an uphill battle.
In the aftermath, you're left grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. Anger simmers beneath the surface, a fiery reminder of the breach of trust. Hurt, like a persistent ache, lingers in the corners of your heart. And woven through it all is a thread of sadness, mourning the loss of a connection you once held dear.
Yet, amidst the wreckage of shattered trust, there's an opportunity for growth. It's a harsh lesson in the impermanence of relationships and the fallibility of human bonds. As you pick up the pieces, you may discover a newfound strength, an ability to stand tall in the face of disappointment.
Life, with all its unpredictability, teaches us that people are flawed, including ourselves. It's a reminder to approach friendships with a blend of optimism and caution, understanding that while some companions may falter, others may surprise you with unwavering support. The experience of being let down by a friend is a chapter in the book of life, a chapter that, with time, fades into the background, making space for new connections and the resilience to weather whatever storms may come your way.
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" ...... it's not just a single rumour. What I mean is, I think it's one that gets created from scratch over and over. You go to the source, stamp it out, you'' not stop it starting again elsewhere."
and another thing about reading the locked tomb & terra ignota interleaved: both absolutely excel at unreliable narration. not “we’re not talking about The Incident,” not coyly insinuating that there’s Something the Reader Doesn’t Know, not misdirection, just straightup zero indicators of the relative reality of any given scene. the acknowledgment by the perspective characters of their rather loose grasp on concepts like truth & objectivity; their awareness of the fallibility of their perceptions; their frustration with or resignation to their own states, their absolute willingness to lie like rugs to cover for themselves. like, i’ve done the psychosis thing, i’ve done the non-recreational hallucinating thing, it’s desperately weird & horrible but also just - how things were, at the time, to me, & explaining it to people who were not me was impossible, & these two aren’t trying to make it palatable, aren’t editing themselves (aside from the editing in terra ignota frame) -
narration & perspective in written work can be used as a guide, but it can also be used as a scalpel, & muir & palmer are both expert surgeons
Some things are easier said than done. Other things are easier done than said. Since these things are independently distinguishable, they can be used to spot entitled behaviours. In light of this distinction, one can look at what a person says and does, to see whether that person keeps choosing the easy way out, even when it forces others down harder roads.
Promises provide a good illustration of this distinction, between things easier said than done and things easier done than said.
Promises are valuable interpersonal commodities. They create opportunities. Arguably, the keeping of promises is at the heart of all prosocial behaviour, and makes all reciprocal and mutualistic relationships possible. However, it is precisely because the keeping of promises is so valuable that the making of promises is so worthy of exploitation, from the point of view of an entitled person.
Promises themselves are easier said than done; which is just to say that a promise is easier made than kept. However, breaking a promise is easier done than said. Therefore, it's worth taking a look at how a person deals with promises. Since promises create opportunities, an entitled person will keep on fronting up to pay lip service to promises, only to keep breaking those promises in silence or in absence—with neither warning, explanation, nor sincere apology.
It's no wonder that entitled people avoid accountability in any way they can. Unless entitled people are held accountable—unless they feel guilty or remorseful or, failing that, unless their reputations are at stake—they will keep getting away with exploitative behaviour. They will keep parasitising the trust and empathy of others, while trusting and empathising with no one. Hold them to account. At the very least, be sure to recognise their wrongdoings as such. And never let an entitled person exploit you further by convincing you otherwise.
Why do I think relationships before 18 are unreliable?
This was my first relationship. I consider the 16 year-old version of myself to be stupid and unintelligent. I started a relationship with a friend, but why if I didn't feel the same way about her? What drove me in 2022?
The beginning of the relationship was so joyful, and in most of the messages I was talking nonsense. I didn’t even notice how I fell in love with her. But the longer our relationship lasted, the more grievances and omissions accumulated.
I was the first to create chaos by arguing with her. We made peace, and everything seemed to be fine.
We dated for 2,5 years, and if we had continued the relationship, it would have been 3 years. Reason for the breakup: she doesn't love me anymore. Before her relationship with me, she hated guys and said she was a lesbian.
After her relationship with me, she found another person who was similar to me in his communication style and character. But even then she realized she was bi.
Therefore, if you are not yet a fully formed person, do not start a relationship if you do it without feelings. As a teenager, you may identify as, for example, aromantic, and as an adult, you may even be demisexual.
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The Khashoggi murder, beyond obliterating red lines of immorality, also points to the fundamental unreliability of Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [MBS] as a strategic partner. What happened in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul echoes words once used to describe Napoleon’s elimination of an opponent: "It’s worse than a crime. It’s a mistake." One might add, a strategic mistake. Already, MBS had proven himself to be a reckless and impulsive actor in conducting Saudi foreign policy. His legitimate campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthi in Yemen has been prosecuted with total disregard for the vast suffering of civilians it has caused. His forced resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri blew up in his face. Saudi Arabia's all-out blockade of Qatar has distracted the Gulf states from their common goal of containing Iran and produced minimal results. And MBS’s severing of relations with Canada over a tweet criticizing Saudi detentions of human rights activists was an absurd overreaction.
Daniel Shapiro, 'Why the Khashoggi murder is a disaster for Israel', Haaretz
Verstappen: Honda engine changes not indicative of unreliability
Verstappen: Honda engine changes not indicative of unreliability
Red Bull Racing will join Scuderia Toro Rosso in using Honda engines next year
Max Verstappen believes that Toro Rosso’s frequent engine changes are more strategic than reflective of a lack of reliability from Honda.
Brendon Hartley has already used six internal combustion engines this year, twice the allowance, and has also broken the limited for turbochargers, MGU-Hs and MGU-Ks, energy…
