A Friendly Encounter
It was a nice afternoon so we decided to head down to Harbourfront and relax. While on the streetcar I felt a poke on my side. I turned and was surprised and happy to meet an old friend from school. I had not seen this person for many years and we spent the rest of the time on the streetcar quickly catching up on old friends and current situations. The trip was brief as we were close to our destination. My friend said he too was heading to Harbourfront to relax and unwind. We said our goodbye’s and headed our own ways. All was fine and my girlfriend and I continued our discusion. Then it happened…My neurontic part of my personality overtook me and I began to think I did something wrong. What is standard ettiquete in this situation? Was I supposed to invite my friend to hang out with us? Did my friend think I didn’t want to spend time catching up? Did they simply wish to spend time alone? I asked my girlfriend if what just happened was wierd and she said I was being paranoid but the thoughts kept lingering in my mind and I kept replaying the situation over and over. Who knew meeting a old friend could generate such anxiety.
I’d tend to agree with your girlfriend, you’re being a little bit paranoid
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Given the randomness of the encounter it’s alright not to invite a friend along to hang out especially considering both parties already had different plans despite going to the same place.
But that’s just my opinion.
Anyways, it was great seeing you again so randomly on the streetcar. Hope all is going well.
boywithnoname said this on August 5, 2008 at 2:10 pm |