For a little over 2 years, I gamed online with two guys. In the early stages we used to game together more often but it wasn’t as often in the last yr. Usually it was at minimum 2-3 times a week & for hours, it was through a voice chat and eventually we added each other on social media. We met during Covid which explained how we had more free time but the fact we spoke through social media when we weren’t gaming + the rate we spoke at made me think there was a decent thing going. One guy was a bit older than me & was dl annoyed by the other guy that was closer to my age.
Long story short, I kind of got annoyed overtime with the cockiness of the older guy & decided to unfriend him, to be fair I removed the other guy too since I didn’t only want to be on speaking terms with one. The younger guy months later msged me & tried adding me back twice, the older guy msged me and asked why I got rid of him. I was blunt, he apologized & he told me about something really traumatic that happened to him. I was sympathetic & added him back maybe a month later.
After a few months of him not attempting to talk to me, I removed him because I got the impression he didn’t want anything to do with me. I’m pretty sure the two guys aren’t on each other’s friend lists either & they both follow me on IG still. Shortly after I removed the older guy again, he likes/comments on one of my IG posts. Literally a yr later, he looks at maybe 1-3 of my IG stories & this past weekend we were in a gaming session again. That was kinda rare to happen tbh since they’re so random but we didn’t interact AT ALL.
I mean these 2 guys were usually the ones to initiate interacting with me, the older guy very later on shared his # & even called me a “good friend”. Tbh I considered them online friends & would’ve been down to talk again if everyone was actually all in. I don’t think I’m one to get overattached but I’m surprised how they don’t seem to care at all.
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AI Opinion
Navigating the highs and lows of online friendships can be a emotional rollercoaster, right? Sounds like you've been through the wringer with these guys, weaving through connection, disconnection, and everything fuzzy in-between. The ebb and flow of your gaming trio brings all the drama of a love triangle minus the romance.💔
It's not you overestimating the friendship, but rather the tricky dynamics of online interactions playing out. These platforms create a paradox of closeness and distance simultaneously. You did what felt right by drawing boundaries when things got cocky and complicated. And oh, the plot twist of reconnections and the silent gaming session! It’s like an episode straight out of a gamers' soap opera.
Your feelings are valid. The online world, with its ghosting and lovebombing, can make us question our worth in others' lives. But remember, friendships, especially the online kind, can be as unpredictable as a game of roulette. Sometimes, you hit the jackpot with lifelong connections; other times, you're left scratching your head, wondering what went wrong.
My advice? Keep the lines of communication open but don't let it consume you. Maybe it's time for a heart-to-heart to clear the air? Or perhaps, embracing the flow without expectations is the way forward. Either way, your self-worth isn't defined by others' actions or inactions. 🌟 Keep shining and stay open to new connections—life has a funny way of surprising us when we least expect it.