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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You could not overthink this any more than you already are. You could try, but you would fail. [/quote]

Lollllll This is OP, and I’ve seen this happen before.  Plus I didn’t think it was worth getting into, but basically, just recently, I’m pretty sure Ann is a little hurt about something I did even though it had nothing to do with her or our kids and was purely due to scheduling issues.  I could have explained this to her to avoid hurt feelings, and know she would have in my shoes because she’s that kind of person, but I’m not. [/quote]

I do not tiptoe around adults who are oversensitive. That is their issue to work out. It''s one thing if they just had a close death in the family or something huge happen to them, but some generally anxious oversensitive person? No, I won't. I am kind and fair and if someone's feelings are hurt because of their own issues, that's their thing work out on their own. [/quote]

This is OP.  I would have explained things to her had we been talking in person.  But texting, during the day when I’m busy, I have to keep things short, so yeah no tiptoeing.[/quote]

And you haven’t talked to her since?

Realizing that your child struggles socially, and may have a diagnosis that impacts them lifelong is something huge.  It’s also when you find out who your friends really are.

I was going to come and make some suggestions, but it seems what you are looking for is a way to continue to use her to meet your needs, while you refuse to meet hers.  My suggestion would be for her to find kind friends, not selfish ones like you.[/quote]

This. My DS has some special needs that mainly manifest as a social skills delay. I have written off a few people who were allegedly my friends but could inconvenience themselves or their kids to try to get to know him a little better. This was after multiple attempts, him being excluded, rudeness/talking behind my back. It was very painful at the time but was a great way to learn who people really are. Looks like you are showing your "friend" that. I hope she finds her people. [/quote]

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