Dying to know what medication it is that is causing such issues?!I wasn’t eitherI mean I knew she did want to go still but didn’t think she’d risk it.
She asked the consulate if she could take 5 days extra medication incase if emergency etc and they said it should be fine however cannot speak for immigration. So she said she’ll just risk it. Sounds like it’ll be fine from what they said plus what I’ve read online of others experiences.
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It’s strong pain relief - even codeine is banned in turkey which I didn’t realise. I spoke to someone on a forum who new quite a lot about it. He said the main issues people have trouble with are actually when people take codeine we can get over the counter here there without a prescription as it’ll get taken off you (if found) as it’s banned there
Wow - I never knew that!!
Glad you got it sorted. Have a great holiday when you go.
I don’t know if other people feel jealous/petty about friendships, maybe it’s just me, but I’d really like to know if I’m ever going to grow out of it?!?
I’m in this trio of friends - we’re all 40, we’re all mums, we have other groups of friends etc but we’ve known each other since school and I think I’m quite close to both of them. Only for them to post about each other as “my best friend”. It still hurts even though I know it shouldn’t because we’re not on the playground anymore
And in my other close group of different friends who aren’t from my school days there are five of us….last year on my birthday none of them posted about me. Traditionally they do, and last year when I was 40 I was kind of expecting it because they are all a bit older than me and we’d all posted for the other birthdays. Than mine, nothing. Since then they’ve posted for each other, and other people they know. And I know it’s silly, and petty, and shouldn’t matter. They all sent me cards and bought me a present and we had a meal out to celebrate. But to be the only one who didn’t get a Facebook fuss really made me sad. It’s been months and whenever I see any of them post for someone else’s birthday, it still makes me sad!
I’m in this trio of friends - we’re all 40, we’re all mums, we have other groups of friends etc but we’ve known each other since school and I think I’m quite close to both of them. Only for them to post about each other as “my best friend”. It still hurts even though I know it shouldn’t because we’re not on the playground anymore
And in my other close group of different friends who aren’t from my school days there are five of us….last year on my birthday none of them posted about me. Traditionally they do, and last year when I was 40 I was kind of expecting it because they are all a bit older than me and we’d all posted for the other birthdays. Than mine, nothing. Since then they’ve posted for each other, and other people they know. And I know it’s silly, and petty, and shouldn’t matter. They all sent me cards and bought me a present and we had a meal out to celebrate. But to be the only one who didn’t get a Facebook fuss really made me sad. It’s been months and whenever I see any of them post for someone else’s birthday, it still makes me sad!
Quoting myself like a twit, but this friend messaged me again in November and I haven't heard from him since.
I haven't contacted him since then but I do want some closure, however silly that sounds. I just want him to say that he doesn't want to be my friend anymore so I can move on.
I'm tempted to message him. Advice? Help
To be honest it sounds like he is done with the friendship if you didn’t even get a cursory happy Xmas/NY text. Hard as it is I think you should just draw a line under it. I don’t think getting him to admit he is done will do any good and if you push it you may get more of a reason than you bargained for if he gets defensive.
As you’ve also not responded it seems to have run its course.
As you’ve also not responded it seems to have run its course.
You’re welcome. It’s always hard when a friendship ends, certainly had a few end badly over the years. All the best 
I have an ex friend called J and we are both 25. They've been quite rude to me over the years , saying things like I should help them to raise a child as I'm more likely to be single, they didn't like me in a relationship. They were also doing things like asking to go for coffee and they would want me to pay.
I didn't really like speaking to them as it was always low effort messages with them and difficult to keep a conversation. Things were always slightly better in person and we could chat, but I'd feel a bit bad after the meet up.
I've not spoken to them since October at my university graduation where they had their nose up in the air speaking about going to Edinburgh university, and were very rude. They also said that they were the smart one in their family as their mum and sister had mental health issues , and I felt rather offended by that as I did have to take time off university for mental health and her sister has autism as well, and I found it offensive.
I've tried to ignore them before but they had a cancer scare a few years back and I felt that it was wrong to have a grudge against someone with potential cancer. So I tried to stay on good terms but not reaching out until last October.
They've tried to message me a lot in the last few weeks and I've ignored them and blocked them. I've blocked them off everything but I've got a message from them on their cats instr again, asking me if I've got their messages. I'm not sure if I should respond and get over this grudge as I don't want to be rude, or continue to ignore. I'm worried that if I ignored the message, it's like they've got another cancer scare or something. Not sure what to do.
I didn't really like speaking to them as it was always low effort messages with them and difficult to keep a conversation. Things were always slightly better in person and we could chat, but I'd feel a bit bad after the meet up.
I've not spoken to them since October at my university graduation where they had their nose up in the air speaking about going to Edinburgh university, and were very rude. They also said that they were the smart one in their family as their mum and sister had mental health issues , and I felt rather offended by that as I did have to take time off university for mental health and her sister has autism as well, and I found it offensive.
I've tried to ignore them before but they had a cancer scare a few years back and I felt that it was wrong to have a grudge against someone with potential cancer. So I tried to stay on good terms but not reaching out until last October.
They've tried to message me a lot in the last few weeks and I've ignored them and blocked them. I've blocked them off everything but I've got a message from them on their cats instr again, asking me if I've got their messages. I'm not sure if I should respond and get over this grudge as I don't want to be rude, or continue to ignore. I'm worried that if I ignored the message, it's like they've got another cancer scare or something. Not sure what to do.
She doesn't sound like a friend at all, and you can tell by the way you've written this that you don't like her anyway (rightly so) . Cancer/scares are awful but you're not being rude by blocking and ignoring her. Don't feel guilty for that. She was the rude one over the years you've known her.
You sound like a kind person and deserve friends that give you that kindness in return
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Wow - surely these are red flags?
My advice would be to write him a letter expressing all your thoughts. Write it, read it aloud to yourself, then burn it. That should provide you with closure. If he contacts you again, don't respond. He doesn't sound like much of any sort of friend.Quoting myself like a twit, but this friend messaged me again in November and I haven't heard from him since.
I haven't contacted him since then but I do want some closure, however silly that sounds. I just want him to say that he doesn't want to be my friend anymore so I can move on.
I'm tempted to message him. Advice? Help
I'm sorry that you've had to go through that. That person is inflicting emotional manipulation on you and is definitely not a friend. They are a user.
Block and delete - they do not deserve you.
When people continually show you who they are, believe them.
Complaining again about my holiday friend!
I bought travel insurance for myself for one trip I’m going on but then I deleted the email by accident, ended up buying a yearly policy anyway so I can just use that as I have the details.
My friend I’m traveling with has health issues and I have major doubts that he won’t be able to come! I’ll go alone I don’t care about traveling alone (although I hope to find someone to go if needed). It’s only 2 months away and he is awaiting diagnosis and didn’t get travel insurance even though I told him to when we booked and I’ve reminded him since. So obviously now he won’t be covered for the medical condition he is awaiting diagnosis for unless it’s diagnosed before we go and he can get pre existing cover for if.
It annoys me as I always get insurance as soon as I book any holiday as it’s so important? He is always like I can get it closer to the time even though I will remind him that you need it to cover any issues between booking and going on holiday but still doesn’t do it. Especially when you have so many health issues it’s even more important? I wonder if his doctor would even sign him off to travel, I’ll ask him to get his doctor note for medications asap so maybe they’ll say then not to travel and then at least I’d have an answer first.
I also feel bad pushing and talking about it, probably making them stressed but I also need to know?
I don’t even know if I should’ve got a joint travel insurance with him as I’m sure on my single trip policy it asked if anyone had pre existing conditions? Because will I not be covered if it’s cancelled due to that. Although a full year policy could cover you for multiple trips with different people? I mean it won’t make a difference for me as I’d still go regardless
I bought travel insurance for myself for one trip I’m going on but then I deleted the email by accident, ended up buying a yearly policy anyway so I can just use that as I have the details.
My friend I’m traveling with has health issues and I have major doubts that he won’t be able to come! I’ll go alone I don’t care about traveling alone (although I hope to find someone to go if needed). It’s only 2 months away and he is awaiting diagnosis and didn’t get travel insurance even though I told him to when we booked and I’ve reminded him since. So obviously now he won’t be covered for the medical condition he is awaiting diagnosis for unless it’s diagnosed before we go and he can get pre existing cover for if.
It annoys me as I always get insurance as soon as I book any holiday as it’s so important? He is always like I can get it closer to the time even though I will remind him that you need it to cover any issues between booking and going on holiday but still doesn’t do it. Especially when you have so many health issues it’s even more important? I wonder if his doctor would even sign him off to travel, I’ll ask him to get his doctor note for medications asap so maybe they’ll say then not to travel and then at least I’d have an answer first.
I also feel bad pushing and talking about it, probably making them stressed but I also need to know?
I don’t even know if I should’ve got a joint travel insurance with him as I’m sure on my single trip policy it asked if anyone had pre existing conditions? Because will I not be covered if it’s cancelled due to that. Although a full year policy could cover you for multiple trips with different people? I mean it won’t make a difference for me as I’d still go regardless
I have a relatively new friend who I met through a hobby group. I know she's struggling with things at the moment so - twice - asked if there was anything I or anyone else could do to help. She said no, but then complained to another (also relatively new) friend that nobody ever offers to help her. I don't really know what to do at this point. Does she want me to keep asking over and over again until she says yes?
It sounds like she enjoys being the victim.
long story short but I went to this guys house from tinder to hook up. We didn’t cause we couldn’t stop talking. We then agreed to be friends, even house/cat sit when he went away for a few days.
Well he’s now got a girlfriend which I felt odd about but I’ve gotten over it (slightly). His kid has been in hospital recently and was meant to be out of hospital on Wednesday. So I texted him saying I hope everything’s well and that we’re off the quiz if he wants to join. (He normally doesn’t have his kid on Wednesday). Well he read the message and hasn’t responded and still has responded.
Now I’m a very anxious person and I’m still getting over a couple of close friends ghosting me and another friend ending the friendship last year. So I’m starting to think he’s doing the same? He did ask me to look after his house again in the same breath he told me about his girlfriend so my other friends are reassuring me that everything is ok.
But I can’t help but think this is the beginning of the end
Well he’s now got a girlfriend which I felt odd about but I’ve gotten over it (slightly). His kid has been in hospital recently and was meant to be out of hospital on Wednesday. So I texted him saying I hope everything’s well and that we’re off the quiz if he wants to join. (He normally doesn’t have his kid on Wednesday). Well he read the message and hasn’t responded and still has responded.
Now I’m a very anxious person and I’m still getting over a couple of close friends ghosting me and another friend ending the friendship last year. So I’m starting to think he’s doing the same? He did ask me to look after his house again in the same breath he told me about his girlfriend so my other friends are reassuring me that everything is ok.
But I can’t help but think this is the beginning of the end
Sounds like he is using you as a pet / house sitter. Probably spending time with his new partner and a lot on his mind about his child, maybe doesn't really want to talk about it. Not sure what you are even getting from the situation apart from anxiety? I'd move on tbh, decline to pet sit and focus on yourself and people who make you feel good.
Yeah that’s a good point. We used to see each other in the evening, or pub quiz or text each other (which I understand it might change if he’s busy etc) but now, nothing
You’re right. I’ll put it/him to the back of mind and move on.