Spreading myself too thin

[latin4advice]

My mom always tells me that I tend to spread myself too thin. Typically she means with my schedule, considering I used to work two jobs, go to school full time, and babysit or volunteer in the extra time I did have... so really I had no extra time. Maybe she was right. But when she says it lately I get the idea she's referring to my personal

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[tional_sara]

I know exactly how you feel. Well, not on the spreading myself too thin because I really don't have half as many pals as you do, and only work about 10 hours per week.

BUT. I know what you're talking about when you say you expect things from people just because they expect them from you. And your mom is right, just like my mom was. She's always, always, always told me to never expect things from people because in the end, you won't be disappointed. I keep thinking there might be an exception... maybe one or two really amazing people that break that mold. But even those that are closest to you end up disappointing. And that is my fault for placing them on a pedistol that they will inevitably take a flying leap off of.

So what can ya do? You live, you love, you learn. It sucks, but one day you'll be vindicated... I hope. Otherwise, why are we even here? ;)

[fearfulphoenix]

I know I am probably one of these people who doesn't reciprocate your kindness and for that I am ashamed. I have known you for quite some time now and I feel like I take your friendship for granted. You have been there for many time through thick and thin and I don't appreciate you enough. You and I both know that I have made my mistakes and pushed people who were the most important to me out of my life to give all my time to another. I then expect that when my relationship is over that I can come running back and everyone will greet me with open arms. That's not fair. When I was going through my break up with Ray, you offered me a place to stay and I never got to express to you just how much that I meant to me. I never really let you know how much I appreciate you because I will probably burst into tears because you mean so much more to me than you know. I haven't seen you in probably about a month and I miss you. We need to hang out and catch up. I love my Monny!

-Brandon