On the 6th January this year I got back it touch with an old friend through Facebook.
She has been through a some life changing events in the last couple of years, and I wanted to be my usual supportive self.
I let her know if she ever needed to talk, she could always contact me.
Unfortunately in my hurry to build our friendship back up again, I pushed her along ignoring her subtle signs, that I was trying to move too fast and this wasn't what she wanted.
On top of this I was constantly, apologising for being too intense, but doing nothing to back off.
Somewhat inevitably yesterday she blocked me on Facebook, cutting off my only means of communication with her.
I am devastated, not just because I have lost the chance of rebuilding our friendship but more so because I caused her unnecessary stress and hurt just when she doesn't need it.
I feel like I have failed her as a friend and that hurts more than the pain of her pushing me away.
If you ever get to see this Brigitte, I'm sorry. I wanted to be a supportive friend not cause you more sorrow and pain.
MORAL.
Always listen and don't twist an act of kindness round to fulfill your own needs!
