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?
It’s tough when friends don’t recognize our passions or dreams, especially when they come from a place of limitation. It sounds like she might not realize how hurtful her comment was. You deserve encouragement and support, not dismissive reactions to what means something to you.