Guys, I said I needed some space and he got mad/upset?

[Lalalove11]

He told me he was emotionally unavailable but he kept flirting. When I stopped reciprocating but tried to keep it friendly he said he could tell I don't care for him anymore. I told him I do, I just needed space. He said 'I'll leave you alone ❤️' and then a while later abruptly left our group chat with other friends. He's been silent since then.

I'm trying to keep my boundaries and focus on me but it's hard. What should I do? I feel like he is guilt tripping me or something.

[ProbablyClueless]

Distance yourself. You're dealing with an emotional cripple. Don't expect consistency and level thinking from emotional cripples.

[Lalalove11]

Oof yeah. It feels manipulative.

[ProbablyClueless]

It is. Someone like that almost can't help themselves except to damage other people. So it's best to just avoid them.

[Lalalove11]

I agree. I noticed small signs and it's getting worse. I thought I could address him leaving the group chat in the group chat , in a neutral way. Since my friend re added him. But I'm worried I'm just giving into what he wants when I should be focusing on myself. It's weird I only wanted space and wanted it to be peaceful between us.

[ProbablyClueless]

I feel yah. Unfortunately, you're dealing with a chaotic person. Chaotic people aren't capable of peace.

[TallAnon]

"Some space" is just the "I don't wanna say I want to break up"

[Lalalove11]

We aren't in a relationship. I said i needed space to process things, after he said he was emotionally unavailable but kept flirting with me. I want to stay in a friendship, but not comfortable flirting anymore. He interpreted that as me not caring for him and got upset

[Danny_dan92]

This guy sounds mentally insane

[Lalalove11]

😬
Yeah..
I texted explaining why I needed space, stating why I can't flirt anymore that we need to cool off and asking if we could stay friends. He hasn't replied.. yet

[Danny_dan92]

If he does, drop the stone wall on him