NO. No no no no! This can not be happening. Let me tell you, I have very little at this school so far. And while I am lucky to have a nice dorm, good roommates, and good classes, I am allowing myself to be drawn to a competitive friendship. I've never been one to claim superiority or act as if I am the best, which very clearly I am not. So why is my friend trying to one up me?
I love many things. Harry Potter. Star Wars. Disney. So does she. I figured this was enough to start a friendship. We could share and discuss as we were fans of the same breed. But clearly she has some problem with me. Does she feel like I am stealing something from her? Obviously at home we were both queens of such dominions, the so called experts. But now are we trying to compete for this title at school. I've never cared for such acknowledgements, let her have it. But don't assume I am not going to speak out about these things, hold my tongue and strictly listen to only her. I have a say, don't I? I have a right to go on the fansites and tell my friends what is going on without being brought into a sort of unclear competition of who knows best. Right?
I admit sometimes I expect to much from people. I want everything I tell to be new, fascinating, and excite them just as it did for me. But this one just won't let me have it. She already knows. Everything. I know it's petty, I am slightly petty. Perhaps I am not supposed to have the meaningful friendships I see in fiction. I guess the real truth is that they do not exist. Oh well. Time to find a different friend.
Dude that sucks. I feel for you man. You shouldn't have to compete, but it's not fun keeping quiet and listening to one person talk all the time. Obviously she's not as cool as Alex or I, since we can have fun convos about those things without having to one up each other.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you're moving on but sad to hear you had to deal with it in the first place. Courage! (And yes that was totally a Glee reference! BlaineXKurt forever!)
I doubt that anyone can seriously one-up you!
ReplyDeleteFriendship is always so complicated. But don't give up there will be a good balanced friendship for you out there!!
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