Was ganged up:the war between former friends

heero_yuy2
By heero_yuy2

I'm sorry. This should have been posted a month ago since the incident happened but only forget my issue out of ignorance and change of outlook to make me stay confident or calm in the following days...but between the last two days she suddenly pulled the trigger again to make me suddenly feel I should flush this problem out as this was the cause of the sudden change of my happy to serious attitude on QL and I thought she already forgot about it.

I have this former close friend officemate, a female with 3 daughters and a husband in Doha. Since the first few days of my work in a company we have had this close bond that welcomed me to the active participation and socializing within the company employees (which, at first, there wasn't due to nationality and language issues), and also to the weekend stay with her kids and to afternoon lunch gatherings within the office premises.

The day I started to ignore her was the day she threw the first stone on me when me and my present girlfriend officemate (and soon to leave Qatar for good by the end of the month) had a little quarrel to sort out when she bulges in on me and tells me that I should have never touched her in my life because I disturb her routine and you already have a girlfriend to count on, in a high pitched voice and in private. I talked to my girlfriend about that and how I ended up I was the wrong person in our relationship and how it came up with that explanation. No. It didn't came out the same real explanation from her. It was the former friend's idea.

It took me days to realize after my sudden ignorance to my former friend about the matter (and our former unity), and realizes it was her who set us up the whole time. It was her who led me to try (or make it 'force' to be direct) to court a newcomer officemate I still can't find a feeling because I'm still not convinced. It was also her who takes protege of the obssessed guy (remember the former story I posted awhile back) who never changed in spite of her trying to control him of his actions and bad attitude towards women and my girlfriend (well it toned down a bit, but still one-sided and a bit maniacal) by 'feeding' refuge on her when she didn't know he only takes advantage of his 'fake innocence' to get into good office relations with anyone...and my former friend is still blind to the fact that it ends up I was the wrong person to begin with defending him on my girlfriend than me. It suddenly came into a form of favoritism in favor of who stays close to her, regardless whether they're bad or not. It also came to a time that the sales manager is also helping my former friend out on a crusade against me...because they seem to force me that I should follow what she wants and how she wants to run the unity of the office employees. Just because I'm not happy with some erroneous attitude with some employees that doesn't mean I have to pretend to be happy always according to what she wants.

...and I'm not the type of person who needs to pretend and forces to pretend just to maintain the somewhat 'friendship identity' everybody knew we were. If she didn't throw the 'first stone' on me with what she wants to happen, relations with everyone would have continuously been good on me. I don't want to be approached in a manner that I have to pretend and it only makes me feel like a rebel to a mother she isn't my real mother to begin with and follow her rules around the office. She is just an employee work coordinator for overtime and actual work connections and after telling her how I lived my life the whole time (as the elder son of a surviving family, an architect, etc.), it's just like respect for each other has flown away just to keep what she wants to happen around the office.

So I went out of the group and finds a place to remove the negative, confusing, nervous feeling I get everyday since the incident. I went back to my QatarLiving friends (for the second time as I didn't felt like appearing as I was really serious with my relationship with my girlfriend) so that I may forget it. For the whole month I always go home early and never go along with them nor in any of their office gathering.

And by the way, this incident and her continuous attitude was one of the partial reasons why my girlfriend suddenly made the decision to resign from the company.

And if my former friend didn't pull the same old shit on me within the last two days, I would have thought it was over and I would have been comfortable enough to have peace with her and everyone.

By anonymous• 16 Dec 2009 12:44
anonymous

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By heero_yuy2• 16 Dec 2009 12:41
heero_yuy2

I do notice that everytime. :-)

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By Oryx• 16 Dec 2009 08:50
Rating: 4/5
Oryx

Oh Brit of course i have .... but i love those who love me and forget the ones a don't

I don't go public and get my knickers in a bundle when people behave in a way that upsets me....

its called NOT being an adolescent!

By marie_2• 16 Dec 2009 08:45
marie_2

I actually didnt understand everything :(

but i got the gist...

well, welcome back to QL

...listen to the sound of silence....

By king_qatar• 16 Dec 2009 08:17
Rating: 4/5
king_qatar

high school story in an office

By britexpat• 16 Dec 2009 08:06
britexpat

It's a way of "getting things off one's chest"..

perhaps you have something juicy to share ??

By Oryx• 16 Dec 2009 07:32
Oryx

i can not believe how someone could post personal matters like this on a public forum....

if the purpose is to make someone look bad it backfires every time.

also the english is very hard to read.

By anonymous• 16 Dec 2009 07:06
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Rules are a guideline for intelligent people, but they must be adhered to by idiots.

Log in or register to post comments

More from Qatar Living

Qatar’s top beaches for water sports thrills

Qatar’s top beaches for water sports thrills

Let's dive into the best beaches in Qatar, where you can have a blast with water activities, sports and all around fun times.
Most Useful Apps In Qatar - Part Two

Most Useful Apps In Qatar - Part Two

This guide brings you the top apps that will simplify the use of government services in Qatar.
Most Useful Apps In Qatar - Part One

Most Useful Apps In Qatar - Part One

this guide presents the top must-have Qatar-based apps to help you navigate, dine, explore, access government services, and more in the country.
Winter is coming – Qatar’s seasonal adventures await!

Winter is coming – Qatar’s seasonal adventures await!

Qatar's winter months are brimming with unmissable experiences, from the AFC Asian Cup 2023 to the World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 and a variety of outdoor adventures and cultural delights.
7 Days of Fun: One-Week Activity Plan for Kids

7 Days of Fun: One-Week Activity Plan for Kids

Stuck with a week-long holiday and bored kids? We've got a one week activity plan for fun, learning, and lasting memories.
Wallet-friendly Mango Sticky Rice restaurants that are delightful on a budget

Wallet-friendly Mango Sticky Rice restaurants that are delightful on a budget

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a sweet escape into the world of budget-friendly Mango Sticky Rice that's sure to satisfy both your cravings and your budget!
Places to enjoy Mango Sticky Rice in  high-end elegance

Places to enjoy Mango Sticky Rice in high-end elegance

Delve into a world of culinary luxury as we explore the upmarket hotels and fine dining restaurants serving exquisite Mango Sticky Rice.
Where to celebrate World Vegan Day in Qatar

Where to celebrate World Vegan Day in Qatar

Celebrate World Vegan Day with our list of vegan food outlets offering an array of delectable options, spanning from colorful salads to savory shawarma and indulgent desserts.