Solicited Advice (Really, I need some)
What do you do when a person you care about is screwing everything up? You can’t go to that person’s family because you’re part of it and no one will believe you anyway. You can’t talk to the person in question because they will just say, “You did bad things in the past too! You’re not perfect!”
I know that I am NOT a perfect person [see past entries, I am a strange, messed up little woman], but I’d like to think that one thing I am very good at is being a friend. I’m a good friend. I hope most of my friends would agree. And I know I’ve messed up some amazing friendships in my life [you know who you are], but I think in the past few years I’ve realized how important it is to stay close to people you care about. I have not done a very good job with this person in question.
This person and I used to be extremely close. Somewhere along the line we lost touch with each other, and with this loss we also lost respect and true caring. Now when we see each other, it seems forced and obligatory. This person thinks I look down on him for the mistakes he’s made in his life. Trust me, I cannot and do not have the right to look down on anyone for their mistakes. I’ve made too many of my own. And I’m trying to own up to them. It takes time to change.
How do I tell this person I’m worried without driving them further away? Without ruining what relationship we have left? Without seeming uptight and like a snitch? How can I show him that what he’s doing is serious and could get him into trouble he just can’t understand?
I’m afraid if I don’t do anything, there could be serious trouble. Very. Serious. But what the hell am I supposed to do???!
where the crap are your italy pics????? Are we not important to you!!! Love Jessi and Anna.
Hey Darling! I know that you are freaking out about things right now with that certain person. Things happen for a reason, try to talk to the person and if they don’t listen to you, then this will be the only way they learn. Trust me, nothing brings a problem to somebody’s attention like getting in trouble for it with Johnny Law. I know this isn’t what you want to hear, but if you-know-who won’t listen, that’s all you can do. I love you and you are great friend and person, just do what you can. It’s better to say something than to just to let it go, right? At least you would have tried!
**KISSES**
She’s not talking about me. Because I’m perfect. But, I think someone should hire Guido to bang him around a little bit. Some discipline would be good. IMHO (In my humble opinion…. for the none techno savvy)