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[–]BorisIsGoneSon15 points 3 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
In my opinion, saying ‘where’s my invite’ was probably a casual response without much thought behind it.
Truth is, people are busy, and people suck. The older I get, the more I put my time and effort into the handful of close friends I have, as those are the ones that matter. The flakes will disappear out your life and they won’t even think about you. It’s just life unfortunately
[–]Grappleheart 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hey man in my opinion I think it is your fault but because you have such low standards for female friendships that you let women get away with acting poorly with you.
For example if any of your male friends pulled the stunts these women pulled would they still be your friends? Likely not. Because you have a standard and have kept that standard with your male friends. You have also likely shown the ability to give them value.
For the women on the other hand, the fact that they even got an invitation when they do not speak with you regularly and ask you to do shit for them without reciprocating shows you hold them to a lower standard friendship wise.
This problem is very common amoung men. They will often deal with shitty female friends simply for the opportunity to be near women at all. Men often are not given this treatment unless they are very attractive.
My action plan for you would be to carefully evaluate these relationships and then cut out the ones that do not serve you. Stop texting or talking to them. Some of them will approach you to ask why did you stop and ask you to continue. Do not unless they show their value with actions. You might lose most if not all your female friendships doing this but it will stop you from being anyone's pawn.
[–]pierre_WaP 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Women (and people in general) can be very busy. I’ve had both men and women flake out on me. Honestly, if I had my bday party tomorrow I’m not sure who would come. Please don’t take it personally mate. You aren’t alone in getting ghosted by mates. It’s not that they don’t care; they are just lazy/busy. Here’s a tip: don’t emotionally invest in everyone you meet, especially flaky mates.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
i've got it op. it's so fucking weird that it's just women. the way i see it, there's only three possibilities.
1) nearly all women are shit friends and people you should look down on.
2) all these girls who sort of know you are working together to co-ordinate being slightly mean on your birthday for shits and giggles.
3) it's you. youre the problem. that weird attitude towards women that drips off this post exists and it's repelling women who don't want to be around that shit.
i'm thinking 1 personally.
[–]Grappleheart 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I am thinking more 3 and not for the reasons you are thinking. I am thinking number 3 because you have given these women too much leeway. Like if your male friends acted like this would they still be your friends? Probably not. You would have gotten rid of them already.
The women in your life are shit because you have low standards and you let them get away with this shit. The minute you cut them out and show you are not willing to be a patsy, they will either leave you or change the way they treat you.
I was in your shoes once and what I ended up doing really made my life easier. I said I will focus only on good relationships. If the relationships suck, I will let them die. And I lost about 60% of my friend group. But now I regularly get invited out, have deeper better conversations and enjoy myself.
[–]montanalombardy -3 points-2 points-1 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Why do you care so much about whether someone shows up to your party or not?
These are adult people. They have different plans and priorities. If you are organizing a hangout of 10+ people some will inevitably have other plans or priorities and won't show up.
Guys don't do this? Well maybe you don't notice because you don't care if a regular dude doesn't show up as opposed to when a cute girl soesn't show up.
Why are you so stuck up on whether other people invite you out? If you like someone, invite them. Be a leader.
Honestly your post comes off as needy and insecure. You have so many friends which means you must be a fun and cool person. So you are doing something right. But don't sabotage yourself with this insecurity.
[–]SaltLeader3687 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
It’s not that they don’t show up. It’s that they act excited to and say they will and then don’t show up or reciprocate. It’s seems really inauthentic to me
[–]borderline_autistic1 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It's because, to quote Dave Chappelle, "Your friends are Bitches!"
The least they could have done was shoot him a happy birthday text or make some attempt to show appreciation even if it was later.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -2 points-1 points0 points 3 years ago (13 children) | Copy Link
according to my research....
yes. as fellow human beings women can in fact be shitty friends too. stop calling them your friends. they're not your friends.
[–]SaltLeader3687 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (12 children) | Copy Link
But I don’t have this kind of behavior from my guy friends
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (11 children) | Copy Link
oh then women must be fucked as a species. it's definitely not you that's the problem. case closed.
[–]SaltLeader3687 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
Is that what I said? You should read the end of my post
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
look man i'll tell you this, if this is what you think of them, and think of women, i'm not surprised they treat you like this. i can feel the condescension through the internet so they'd have to be fucking blind not to pick it up in person.
frankly, i think your attitude is accusatory, self-pitying, and just generally kind of repellent to respect.
[–]SaltLeader3687 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Okay bro
You either have reading comprehension problems or didn’t read my whole post. I do have close female friends that I think are good friends, but they aren’t the majority. Platonic relationships are hard for both sexes. I realize many men fake friendships to sleep with women.
Personally I wouldn’t behave the way these women do and I don’t - and maybe that’s where you hear the condescension
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
well if it helps, i'm a dude and if i was an acquaintance of yours, i'd be on team get-away-from-you so i think you're barking up the wrong tree with the gender angle.
[–]SaltLeader3687 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Okay doesn’t help but sure
[–]RedditsOlderBrah 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
personally i think it would help if you cut the people out of your life that you felt were mistreating you and stop assigning sweeping generalisations to all women but i'm sure your plan is better.
[–]SaltLeader3687 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Where is the generalization? I don’t see it. Is English your second language?
[–]RedditsOlderBrah0 points 3 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
nearly literally the first thing you do
but its very rare in my experience to actually have authentic friends of the opposite gender.
[–]Embarrassed_Peace277 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Not really, he’s just stating facts about how he is being treated by his female friends vs male friends, the gender is irrelevant and he never made any generalisations about women, just stated they are in fact female friends who are acting this way.
There’s nothing wrong with setting boundaries and deciding who you hang out with.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
yeah now that you mention it it is really fucking weird that only women are doing this to him. if only we can find the common denominator... any ideas?
[–]Embarrassed_Peace277 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well male/female friendships often don’t work, it’s a more intricate dynamic. Some of his female friends he stated are more authentic, and he’s trying to find other women that meets that same standard
[–]rumsticks 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
These woman aren’t respecting you at all and you have to create boundaries otherwise they’ll walk all over you.
[–]mjornir 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think you’re taking their attendance far too personally. They aren’t your close friends for sure, so I would match their energy and withdraw a little. Invite them to parties or whatever every now and then, but put the onus on them to make the effort to see you one on one if they want it that bad. IMO if you have to tell them, it’s a one sided friendship and not worth putting in the energy. And you can quit any time
This is the nature of friendships in general tbh. Most people, women and men, are fake and flaky
One other thing-you can usually get better attendance if you send invites well ahead of time, like weeks out in advance. Claim their schedule early lol
[–]NakedlyStripped 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Are these friends? Or acquaintances? They seem to be acting more like an acquaintance.
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