A guy I knew from my internship five years ago randomly started texting me again. It's been almost a year since I talked with him. We got to know each other talking sports. We'd often joke with each other and poke fun at each other's teams.
Anyways, he texted me and said he was upset because he broke up with his girlfriend a month ago. I was sympathetic and showed him support. That was the end of the texts for the night.
Today: I now live on the other side of the country from him. He's coming to LA next year to run a marathon. He wanted to wear a shirt of an LA Dodger star while he ran the LA marathon. I joked and said that I was sure I could find him an Anaheim Angels shirt instead (Angels fan here). Harmless enough one would think... I then said it would be fun to meet up again when he comes to LA.
He then texted back and flipped out on me saying he didn't appreciate me telling him what to wear and do. He didn't like me taunting him while he was grieving from his breakup. What??? I was confused by his irrationally angry response.
He then apologized and said he re-read my text and realized I was just making a joke. He says we should talk again soon and get caught up.
To be honest I don't know if I want anything to do with him. We're friendly towards each other but I don't consider him a close friend. He can be a bit annoying to talk to because he goes on and on about his bad relationships and tends to whine about these women that hurt him.
He's not a young man he's in his 30's. He should have a bit more self control. I didn't see his rant text right away otherwise I probably would have deleted his contact info and be done with him.
Doesn't sound like I'm being a good Christian but I'm hesitant about remaining in contact with him. His rant and accusations hurt even though he later apologized. To be honest if he calls I don't know if I'll pick up the phone. If he takes another joke the wrong way I don't want to put up with his abuse.
Thanks for your thoughts and advice.
Anyways, he texted me and said he was upset because he broke up with his girlfriend a month ago. I was sympathetic and showed him support. That was the end of the texts for the night.
Today: I now live on the other side of the country from him. He's coming to LA next year to run a marathon. He wanted to wear a shirt of an LA Dodger star while he ran the LA marathon. I joked and said that I was sure I could find him an Anaheim Angels shirt instead (Angels fan here). Harmless enough one would think... I then said it would be fun to meet up again when he comes to LA.
He then texted back and flipped out on me saying he didn't appreciate me telling him what to wear and do. He didn't like me taunting him while he was grieving from his breakup. What??? I was confused by his irrationally angry response.
He then apologized and said he re-read my text and realized I was just making a joke. He says we should talk again soon and get caught up.
To be honest I don't know if I want anything to do with him. We're friendly towards each other but I don't consider him a close friend. He can be a bit annoying to talk to because he goes on and on about his bad relationships and tends to whine about these women that hurt him.
He's not a young man he's in his 30's. He should have a bit more self control. I didn't see his rant text right away otherwise I probably would have deleted his contact info and be done with him.
Doesn't sound like I'm being a good Christian but I'm hesitant about remaining in contact with him. His rant and accusations hurt even though he later apologized. To be honest if he calls I don't know if I'll pick up the phone. If he takes another joke the wrong way I don't want to put up with his abuse.
Thanks for your thoughts and advice.
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