u/Good_Row4968

I need some outside perspective because I feel absolutely gut-wrenched right now. I traveled to visit a close friend, someone I trusted deeply, someone I thought valued me the same way. I even skipped work and spent money I worked really hard for just to make this trip happen, because it meant a lot to me and I’d been looking forward to it for months. While I was there, she suddenly decided to leave for a trip with a guy she’s not even dating. No real conversation, no consideration, nothing. Just… gone. She knew I’ve been going through a difficult time in my life too, which makes it hurt even more. I felt so disrespected and honestly unwanted that I booked a ticket back home the same day. I left the keys with her neighbor, wrote her a short message on a piece of paper, and just left. Now I’m sitting here feeling completely sick to my stomach. Like this heavy, gut-wrenching mix of sadness, disappointment, and almost disbelief. Why does it hurt this much? Am I overreacting for leaving like that, or is this a normal response to feeling this disrespected?