Edna Bishop

My friend is mean

Hi Reddit,
I recently told my friend in casual conversation about an artistic hobby I always wanted to try as a kid.
The hobby I wanted to try was too expensive for the family, so I never could.
She told me “why would you admit you are a wannabe”
I feel hurt that I opened up about something I always dreamed of doing and being brushed off like that.
It doesn’t help that she’s been an a-hole lately, so maybe that was just the cherry on top.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can let this dream go and not feel hurt by a comment like this?

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Marlise Le Gall
Marlise Le Gall
@silvergoose886836 · Jan 11, 2026 7:39 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Marlise Le Gall
Marlise Le Gall
@silvergoose886836 · Jan 11, 2026 7:39 pm

Reaction: Just always

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Olena Yarich
Olena Yarich
@orangegoose453786 · Jan 11, 2026 7:30 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Pauline Ford
Pauline Ford
@purplepeacock515188 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

Looking at this, this feels like a half-step, not a full move so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out.

Pauline Ford
Pauline Ford
@purplepeacock515188 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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Ilyès Fabre
Ilyès Fabre
@angryduck896959 · Jan 11, 2026 7:26 pm

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Nicásio Duarte
Nicásio Duarte
@purplekoala796754 · Jan 11, 2026 7:18 pm

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which turns this into more of a debate

Adam Brar
Adam Brar
@lazyfrog976364 · Jan 11, 2026 7:18 pm

At this point, this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Morgan Haidari
Morgan Haidari
@blackbear564215 · Jan 11, 2026 7:14 pm

On the surface, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s why opinions are all over the place Curious how this plays out.

Morgan Haidari
Morgan Haidari
@blackbear564215 · Jan 11, 2026 7:14 pm

Reaction: This meme is brought to you by a lack of sleep

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Lea Nielsen
Lea Nielsen
@smallgorilla715445 · Jan 11, 2026 7:00 pm

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Lea Nielsen
Lea Nielsen
@smallgorilla715445 · Jan 11, 2026 7:00 pm

Reaction: Classic FNaF games be like:

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Melissa Thomas
Melissa Thomas
@bigpeacock241966 · Jan 11, 2026 7:00 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned so the response doesn’t surprise me Curious how this plays out.

Aria Moore
Aria Moore
@bluerabbit181219 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why this is getting picked apart

Đurađ Mitrović
Đurađ Mitrović
@goldenladybug229171 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

To be fair, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where the disagreement starts At least from my perspective.

مهراد رضایی
مهراد رضایی
@yellowgoose155919 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

If we’re being honest, the follow-through is what will decide this Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

مهراد رضایی
مهراد رضایی
@yellowgoose155919 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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Mark Hudson
Mark Hudson
@purplemouse601305 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

From my side, the timing matters more than people admit That’s what makes this interesting. At least from my perspective.

Esparta Maestas
Esparta Maestas
@purpleostrich353645 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

Without overthinking it, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context. That’s the impression it gives me.

Clarice Souza
Clarice Souza
@purplesnake190597 · Jan 11, 2026 5:41 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.