the cheshire cat is experiencing annoyance

[catlikesmile]

[Blocked from Harrison.]

Let it be known that, from this moment forward, I refuse to discuss Harrison with anyone.

If you want to talk about Harrison Tweed, then talk to Harrison about Harrison. I'm done with it. I'm not his keeper, I'm not responsible for his emotional health or psychological anything. No more than any of you are responsible for

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[strucktwelve]

(...)

Who?

Right on.

[catlikesmile]

Okay, then.

[off_the_hookah]

Good policy.

[Private to Gabe]

Who's been pestering you?

[catlikesmile]

I'm thinking about getting it embossed on some kind of a sign.

[Private to Neil]

Kilroy, Anne, Ryoko, Jess... I bet there's more, but I can't think of them.

And they're all basically saying the same thing. Being friends with Harrison is damaging to him. He's too attached. Blah blah psychobabble blah.

Figures. First no one wanted me to date him. Now no one wants me to let him live with me or be his friend. I can't decide whether I'm crazy or they are. Crazier than usual, I mean.

It doesn't really seem to matter to anyone that I love him or that he's my best friend. I'm bad for him.

[off_the_hookah]

Flashing neon?

[Gabe]

Honestly, I can understand where they're coming from, but I'm not going to preach. I don't have all the information.

[catlikesmile]

[About ten minutes later.]

Fucking speeding ticket.

[Neil]

Don't. Please, don't. Can you understand where I'm coming from when I say that if I hear one more person sympathizing with the witch hunt against my and Harri's friendship, I'm going to pick up my worldly possessions, pack them into my car, and take off for the Mexican border?

[bramblesgaveway]

[catlikesmile]

It seems to be the general consensus that, since I'm too selfish to push my best friend away, I'm causing him irreparable emotional harm.

[bramblesgaveway]

[catlikesmile]

Hang on, driving.

[After a few minutes.]

I'm just sick of everybody.

[kellyfixit]

Personally, I feel that as a friend there is a certain amount of responsibility one should take for the psychological well-being of those you care for.

[catlikesmile]

Every single person I've talked to recently has basically called me selfish, a pussy, or told me that I'm enabling my friend to be an emotionally dependent infant.

I haven't done anything and I've been attacked over and over because of what other people think a friend of mine should do. My blood pressure is through the roof and I'm probably going to have a stroke soon.

[kellyfixit]

I understand how you would be frustrated; but perhaps these people feel the only way to help Harrison is through yourself. You are obviously closest to him, and if he isn't listening to reason from him, it's a natural alternative to turn to a close friend and confidante.

[catlikesmile]

But the thing is, I think everyone is wrong. And no one will listen because they think I'm just enabling or trying to encourage him or something. The whole reason they're talking to me is because I'm closest, so you'd think they'd listen to my judgment or opinion. But no. It seems like everyone just wants to tell me what to do.

I've barely even seen him for ten minutes today. We aren't dependent and attached at the hip. Maybe he talks about me a lot or something, but for god's sake, what am I supposed to do? Watch over his shoulder and cross out everything he says about me?

I just don't get it.

[andmakethemcry]

You know what I think?

[catlikesmile]

Haven't a clue.

[andmakethemcry]

Not literally, fuckface.

I think that you're fucking thirty-something and if you want to fuck up your life, that's your decision and people need to stop getting in everyone else's goddamn business.

[kellyfixit]

I would disagree. As much as apathy and snide giggles at the unfortunate choices of others can be an appealing option, it is a sad day when no one cares enough about you to give you a slap on the wrist and inform you they believe your decisions to be poor and you could do better with your life.