Monday, June 11, 2012

To Sean:

I think it's kind of a good thing I'm leaving for Barstow because I came across this quote,
"It's funny how in the end, you always go back to the ones that have been there from the very beginning"
and I still feel like you guys should be real BEST FRIENDS again.

\\EDIT: June 24, 2012; 9:04pm
You cut ties with the following on June 19th, around 2am:
"Hey man, sorry I didn't respond to the Father's Day message. To be honest, I was pretty angry. You were very helpful and I was thankful that you cooked. Everyone loved your cooking and it meant a lot. However, I believe that you did was a whole new low. For one, I specifically asked you not to bring girls around my children. It produces confusion. We are already experiencing difficulty with Mayra in this issue. Secondly, you didn't even ell me about this girl, had to find out about her from my little brother. And finally, you knew Joyce was coming and it was very painful for her to have to see you with another woman, That was so disrespectful. I thought I would get this out because it has been brewing within me. I feel we are heading in separate directions. I know now that only time makes us "best friends", but I honestly don't even know you. You live a life entirely unknown to me. What we have can sadly be considered hold on to a shadow of what once was."
Before you sent him that message, I showed you the email I received from him earlier that day but only opened once I got home from your house. It read:
"Hello, I know it's been a while since we last spoke. Since then I've had time to think about all that has happened and you deserve a better explanation as to what happened that led to my conclusion. In retrospect I am regretful that I was unable to explain what was occurring. At the time I knew what I was feeling but I was unable express it for several reasons. 1) I didn't fully know how to express what I was feeling. 2) I didn't want to exploit all of the red flags that I saw as I felt it may have a negative impact on you. So I kept it short and vague. I realized later how unfair that was and all it did was have the potential to make you feel worse and possibly cause way more irreversible damage. And for that I can truly say I'm sorry, that I was unable to explain myself better. I know that letter form will make it easier for you to understand this which is why I decided to write this for you. (I hope this makes sense to you and brings some light, as you know writing is not my thing.)
I figured I'll keep it blunt and to the point, my intentions with these points are not to inflict any emotional pain or it is nothing wrong that you did, but more that it clashed with what I am looking for in a woman. I hope that you can see this in a constructive manner rather than an attack. So here it goes. 
1. The online blog. I realize we spoke of this. But it bothered me a lot. Privacy is something I value. You having to share every aspect of your life with the world or whom ever you choose to see it, lead me to believe you didn't value privacy. I believe that in order to achieve intimacy you need privacy. And later making a new blog saying that it was my rules of order was a slap in the face, making me look like a controlling person.2. Communication was lacking. 3. I began to pick up major vibes of insecurities from you. 4. You have a very pessimistic view of life. 5. You are unmotivated. Even thought you have your degree, you're not doing anything with it.6. I met your family, they liked me....and that bothered you. You also said you felt like you'd be living in my shadow. 7. You have an introverted personality
2-7 can kind of be clumped together or at least some kind of tie in with each other. I see where I'm going and the road is long and difficult. I will be starting the nursing program soon and I've also decided to finish my pre med requirements along the way. I can't have negative things occupying my life. I need as much positive support as possible. And I could see all the heartache and trouble being in an intimate relationship would bring. And I couldn't let that get in the way of my goals in life. I know it sounds a bit selfish perhaps but when it comes to these things, you kind of have to be. There has to be mutual ground, and that was something we didn't have.
I hope this helps and you can see this from my point of view and that it helps you in a positive way. I saw you at Sean's BBQ, I wanted to say hi but, I didn't want to disturb any balance of thing or instill ill feelings with you or you're sister. I haven't spoken with Sean or Brenda about any of what happened. I understand that you developed a strong friendship with them. And it doesn't bother me at all. I want you to know that should there be a time we cross paths, we can still talk without any awkwardness. I truly hope we can grow from this and still be good friends. Somewhere out there, there is a man with your name on it who will bring you happiness. And the happiness that you deserve. 
You don't have to respond to this if you choose not to, I'm not expecting anything in return. I just want you to know how I felt. I hope that with time maybe we can become good friends and be a part if the same crazy circle of friends with Sean and Brenda. 
Sincerely, Robert "
It was mean and I've never been insulted like that in my whole entire life. It hurt but now I'm over it. It's just what people way when they have a hurting heart and want to dissipate the guilt—they pass blame.

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