Thursday, March 15, 2007

Here we go again!!!

Approx reading time: 4 minutes

Im sure everyone has heard of 94.7 Highveld , the coolest radio station in SA... (those ppl that don't live in jhb, will disagree i know!) well, every morning on the Rude Awakening, they have the homework hotline, and on monday a 8 yr old kid wanted to know : How come tears come out of our eyes when we cry?

This was the reply:
Tears flow from our eyes when we cry because they contain chemicals and hormones produced by our bodies.
When we become upset, our brains and bodies overreact and work overtime by producing chemicals and hormones.
Crying helps eliminate these extra chemicals that we don't need.
The chemicals and hormones disappear from our body through the form of tears. As our tears flow, they sooth our sadness or distress by withdrawing these chemical agents.
That is why many people feel calmer or more refreshed after crying--because the tears get rid of these hormones that are produced when we are sad, happy, or distressed.

I however, am going to have to disagree this the last statement, about feeling better and refreshed after a cry... Cos once i start crying, i cant seem to stop, and when i do eventually stop crying, i feel even more miserable than before... does anyone else feel the same way?

im sure you guys are wondering what the hell im going on about... and im getting to a point i promise... see, on friday, it was six months since 'The Guy ' and i met, and i had promised myself, that i would ask him what his thought on our relationship were, are this milestone... so, i built up my courage, and since i didnt speak to him on sat, i asked him on sunday .....and lets jussay.. i didnt get the response that i was looking for...

To summarize briefly, he doesnt feel as though he is in a relationship, and as though im his girlfriend etc, since we so far away, and he doesnt get to see me often (is that my fault) and he doesnt think that a relationship can work in this way... (i am of the thought, that you can make it work if u want it to) and also, since we dont spend much time together, he feels as though he is alone anyway, and y couldnt we have just met when he was still in jhb? to which i replied that we didnt, we met knowong that there was this distance between us, and it wasnt an issue before, so y make it one now?... so, i told him, if he is trying to break-up with me in a subtle way, he must just say so, and not come up with such sad excuses, so, he then said that he doesnt really know waht to do, but he doenst think we know each other well enough to commit (hello.... we have been chatting to each other everyday for 6 freaking months) and he doesnt expect me to wait till he figures his screwed up mind out, so if i do get a better option, or meet someone else, i should keep my options open (BS i tell u) but, in the same breath he says that he doesnt think we can be just freinds, but we shouldnt say we in a relationship... so, i told him that it seems as though he is afraid of commitment, since everything is hunky-dory but the minute i ask about the future, he gets all psycho, (" u in my space " crazy) and i have enough friends and i dont need anymore, thank u very much!!!!
so, for two nights we had the same conversations, where he feels taht if you have to make an effort to even see the person, then its not right, because he feels that things are jsut supposed to fall into place, which i dont agree with, cos i think if u sit on your ass and wiat for things to fall out from the sky, you gonna be waiting a really long time.....

Then the confused soul says, that he is happy with me since we met, becuase he feels as though im the female version of him, we talk and think and even do the same things, and we just fit so well together, but 'i dont know" !!!! I was so frustrated i tell u , cos every two minuts, he said "i dont know" ..... so, eventually, i got a headache from thinking about this whole thing and ended the conv, but he said 'spk to u tom" to which i replied, no, i dont have the time/ebergy to spk to my friends everyday, so i wont spk to u tom.... and he just sighed.... and i havent heard from him since !!!!

so now, im all upset, and dont know what to think or do anymore... my one best friend thinks he is the biggest loser under the sun and i should just leave it, and other friend thinks maybe he just needs to miss me , and then he will realise what he is losing out on... but i donty have the energy to even think anymore... this whole relationship thing sucks... big time, and i think as we get older, we just looks for things to complicate, as though life isnt tough enough already.. but what im dreading the most form all this, is finding myself single aagin, and being set-up on tsunami-style disaster dates once again, in the near future!!!!

if anyone is gonna comment, please i dont need to feel any crappier, so, please refrain from any "i told u so" and other negative comments directed towards me in this whole situation is ... cos i am not at fault, and i did not ask to be hurt once again!!!

14 comments:

safiyyamk said...

i agree with ur friend- just leave it and enjoy life, go out more and live a little :) that "i dont know" line should be thrown in the bin! maybe its the distance, but that souldnt be a factor, because 2 ppl can be so close yet far apart- and if he really wanted to be in this relatioship- he wouldve made an attempt to make it work! rubes u can do better :)

Hasina Suliman said...

*hugs*
Sorry hunny :/

We won't marry every person we date or fall in love with. You progress, u change, ur outlook too changes.

Hurt inspires us. . . The suffering churn out masterpieces, coz they're inspired by REAL driving force.You'll find a way to turn it into positive energy

Its okay to hurt and gripe and grumble, rem to spoil yourself with comfort food... take a breather :) Its one step closer to
finding the 'sole mate' :)

Saaleha Idrees Bamjee said...

You doubled up on posts so i'll double up on comments:

"you've got our shoulders, rubes, for as long as you need them."

Anonymous said...

umm . . .

"i told you so!"

Junaid said...

well, i'm a bit of a relationship dufus, but i've gotta say: This dude's a loooooseeerrrr. I say you're probably better off anyway.

and being single's fun. so i say just enjoy yourself.

M Junaid said...

hmm - i hate it when people in a relationship start playing games ( not referring to bed room antics here or anything) i just mean, like you not talking to him to make him miss you, or him acting cold, and you reciprocating by being all lovey dovey and shit.

i blogged about this before, but i'l say it again - anyone who says that if something better comes along, and you should grab it, is full of shit! because if he loved you enough, he would never conceive of losing you. also - yeah - he seems scared of commitment - so maybe he's kinda keeping you there, while he explores other options - sheesh - i sound harsh - apoligise for it - but maybe you just plan b, and the back up, so its like 'Hmm - no one else around - at least i take solace in knowing i have ruby' kinda thing. Backups give a sense of security, but its not cool if the backup thinks that they are the one and only.

perhaps you and him are at different stages in your life - with him wanting no accountability, and not wanting to be tied down, and you wanting to commit - what i would do, if i couldnt handle friendship, is cut ties. in that sense, you are lucky you dont see him often. this is an extreme measure, but i find it to be effective - doing the whole 'lets be friends thing is hard when you want to be more than friends, and often, friendship is a false sense of hope. so, if its someone i cared alot for - i would fight for them, but if they not willing to meet me half way - i say fuck it. smile and part ways amicably

Please Bear in mind that every situation is different :P amnd that God should give me the power to act upon on the things i type :)

Anonymous said...

Where do I even start with this!

A BEEEEG HUG FIRSTLY!
CHOCOLATE SECONDLY!

And probably a game of pool/or something you enjoy doing.

And I've been through this..and yes..whatever happens will happen for the best..keep that in mind at all times!

We're here Ruby...for you to rant and rave with...through thick and thin blogging times...and through the times that you just wanna break his head off and feed it to the birds.

Otherwise...e-mail me if you want to rave more...I'm always there for a bit of listening time :)

r said...

oh babe *TIGHT HUGS* i know how sucky this must be and if you've seen my blog lately you'l kno im the LAST person to give advice. just know that your friends are always gonna be around. and take your time dealing with the stuff in your head. *mwa*

Anonymous said...

I've learnt that when it comes to relationships with others, rather don't force things if all the signs are saying that its not the right thing for you at the time.

You may have a certain level of commitment; a certain level of *wanting* to commit - but if you're not getting that back from the other person, and they're being ambiguous, then stop letting yourself worry about it.

Like the others have said - if he wanted to make it work, he could have tried harder. If you really care about someone and see it going somewhere, you do that: you make the effort, be it in action or in honest conversation.

But if, despite your best efforts, you're not getting that back from the other person, and everything just keeps confusing you, then just let it go. You'll probably be better for it - because when we hold on to things that hurt us, we just make things worse.

The truth can be hard to take - especially if it means losing something we were so attached to...or the *idea* of something we were so attached to.

But circumstances change, and what felt so right at one point may not be right weeks, months later.

Don't keep putting yourself through hurt when the signs are there that you should let it go.

And don't dread being single again. Like Lady said, "Its one step closer to finding the 'sole mate' :) "...in your journey of getting to that soul mate, you're one step closer. One of the obstacles, "false starts", along the way has now been passed.

Look at it from that point of view. You may be losing something - but you're on the road to something much better :)

n|a said...

Oh honey ... i feel your pain ... guys are so confusing ... A friend once told me you should never let a guy know you want a commitment, but i disagree ... we need to know where we stand hey ...
I agree with M junaid about 'back-up' options ... its a sick thing but it really happens, and its horrid when you the backup madly in love with the idiot!! U always end up getting hurt and he moves on very nicely with his new girl ... ugh idiots!!!

I say, tell the guy that you cant be friends, he must make up his foolish commitment phobic mind... its either "all or nothing" ... no middle ground!

And anyway, apparently a guy knows within three months whether or not he wants to marry a gal so if now, after 6 months he's two-minded ... i think u in for a disappointment if u stick around ... in other words, get rid of him before he gets rid of you ...

Loads of luck to you hon ... :)

M Junaid said...

Hey

my new url is concerningmjk.blogspot.com

MJ

r said...

Hey rubes..

**REASON TO SMILE TODAY!**

iv never met you but for some reason your blog cames to mind eVery time Kaiser Chief's song 'Ruby' come on! U have a theme song.. n its a pretty kwl one too!

rah* said...

shame man, sorry :/

the queen declares him teh_suckiness personified.

"but, in the same breath he says that he doesnt think we can be just freinds, but we shouldnt say we in a relationship..." <---that kinda thing, works on my nerves. I prefer the feel of solid ground under my feet rather than one of those archetypal shaky bridges. So I understand your annoyance/frustration quite well.

Ruby :) said...

hey guys.... thank you so much for all your comments, and advice, and general "hate comments" directed towards "the GUY" who will hence forth (if mentioned be called THE LOSER " cos he managed to lose the most precious thing he may have ever been lucky to find ME!!!
As everyone has mentioned, and i agree, the idstance was not as issue, he just didnt want to make it work, so his loss, not mine.... and as MJ said, if he was just keeping me as Back-up, then poo! to him, i will never be second best to anyone.. im worth more... gee, im sounding quite full of myself today hey! ... oh well....as for still keeping in contact, i dont do that either,its all or nothing, no grey matter in between, so, i have cut all ties... i.e. no sms, calls email, msn from my side....(hopefully he gets the point soon)
Fatima: thanks for the youtube... VERY nice indeed...
R: I dont really know which song it is that you talking about, but thanks, its nice to know that im thought about!!