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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, here, and these are all thoughtful responses. Thank you.

I do think deep down she means well, but not being heard bugs me. It's like she's hearing what she wants regardless of what I say, and that's not a relationship. That's you making yourself feel better.

Years ago, I had a supervisor who insisted on throwing me a going-away party even after I repeatedly said I did not want one. She "surprised" me with one anyway, and I surprised her by walking out. In her world, I was the bad guy. The party was for her to feel good, not me.

I deeply dislike boundary-challenged people.[/quote]

OP...you are MESSED UP. Your friend is nice and normal and trying to be kind. You are cold and weird.[/quote]

I was trying to be fair and understand OP's position but this response to the party is evidence it's not worth bothering. OP, you are the one who has serious issues. It's not about boundaries, it's about having empathy, compassion and understanding of others. You don't seem like you have any of those qualities. It's all about you and what you want or don't want - to hell with everyone else. [/quote]

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