What would you think?
I made a friend on here, and i was very forthcoming about my life and illness(schizophrenia), and I have to say I was very happy to have made a friend who seemed so smart and interested. But as time went by I noticed he didn’t answer certain questions when we emailed. It seemed there was a pattern, and i got suspicious. Finally today I asked point blank what his classes were. He is studying for a masters in psychotherapy and counseling. I feel very odd now, because I was so trustful and was I just a subject for info? I know I am paranoid, so what do you all think?
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September 20th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hi,
I’ve seen you on here before and you always have kind answers for others. And a big thank you for that!
He could have just been getting advice from you for school. And you are very intelligent and informative with things.So…
I would just let it go and knock him off my friend list.Like I did everyone..lol
Have a nice evening
September 20th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
It seems you were sadly,just for subject info.But i think there may have been a possible friendship.
September 20th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Understandable. But it’s best to take your friend at face value first. Life’s much too short to be second-guessing intentions. If he’s really studying those things then he could be a wonderful resource for you rather than a drain or a ‘mirror’ who just repeats stuff back to see if there’s a reaction. Besides, one of the first things they’re taught is not to be judgemental and to go in for it in the first place they have to be genuine caring people. Ask him how does it make him feel to know that you may be feeling disconcerted.
September 20th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Ask your friend straight out, are you using me for information to get your masters.
If the answer is yes, it doesn’t mean they are not a friend, it will be something you want to talk about.
I think he’s probably just embarrassed he didn’t tell you in the beginning, and now that you have become friends, it did take some courage to tell you what he was studying.
You have probably helped him understand schizophrenia better than he ever would.
You can stop the friendship if you want or can continue it and see how you feel about it.
September 20th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hello…
Well this is a difficult question, I believe the only way to know the real answer is to ask your friend. I highly doubt that someone that majors is the field of psychotherapy & counseling would "use" you in that way. It’s not very professional to make someone believe you are their friend just to study them so my guess and hope would be that your friend is being sincere. I actually have a friend who is studying psychology right now and not only is she a great friend but she is also a good listener witch is probably why she chose that field to begin with so I wouldn’t worry much about it. I do wish you the best ….<3