u/Fries-Shake5872

A guy I’ve known for many years had told me last year that he was interested in me. At the time, I was not in the best headspace and communicated that I just wanted to be friends. I didn’t say I wasn’t in the best headspace, I just kept it lighthearted and respectful. To which he understood and we kept in contact for a little while then lost contact for a bit.

Anyway, we started talking again this year. I got so comfortable chatting with him, and we were speaking frequently, and I started having feelings for him. I noticed he started pulling back and that’s when I clocked that what I was doing wasn’t fair. He had told me he was interested in me and here I am talking and chatting which probably gave mixed signals.

I was going to tell him how I felt but then I noticed that he created a new account and initially friend requested me then deleted the request. This indicated to me that he didn’t want to be friends anymore. So I took it as a sign to maybe not say anything.

But then last week he sent me a message and a reel on the only other social media platform we were still friends on, and I was so confused.

I decided to message him yesterday to let him know that I noticed he created a new account and deleted the request, as well as, apologise if I had said anything or made things weird to warrant this. He hasn’t responded hahaha

I feel so stupid and it feels so petty to be offended that he doesn’t want to be friends on a social media account. Because I’ve known him for a long time, I hold this friendship in high regard and it bugs me that I may have ruined a friendship and made things so weird by sending that message.

I don’t think I should actually do anything bc it will probably make things worse. But what advice can you give me for this situation? I feel so stupid.

I 28F just came back from a trip to China - I went to Guangzhou and Foshan. I absolutely enjoyed my time and will be returning again.

I’m aware that both these cities are a hub for retail. Unfortunately, I didn’t do much clothes shopping while I was there. I love the style of clothing in China.

What are some popular Chinese clothing brands that are available online that ships to Australia? Type of clothing can be elegant chic to Y2K to street fashion.

I cancelled a refundable flight (Australia to Kenya via South Africa) on 26th March this year. They say it takes up to 60 days for processing. I’ve requested a refund update, got no response. When I called (South African time), no answer. I’m going to call again.

Does the refunds occur closer to the 60 days? Other flights I’ve cancelled, I literally get the refund same week.

I am a Nurse, looking to venture into speech pathology or occupational therapy.

Tell me all that is to know about your profession as I’m trying to decide between the two. I would like to know about employment opportunities post graduation (is it competitive?), areas that you can go into, the good, the not so good, is it worth it?

For example, with nursing there are graduate programs available post-graduation which can be competitive. However, securing a job as a nurse isn’t too difficult as it’s an in demand career. Nursing is diverse so you can go into country health, paediatrics, disability, oncology, diabetes, GP, the list goes on.

Side note: pursing one of these careers does not mean an end to my nursing career, as I will continue to maintain my registration and work as a nurse. I would like to venture into another allied health profession.

For me it’s China. Best country I’ve been to and I’ve been to many countries across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Oceana.

In terms of tourism: transportation 10/10. service 10/10. interactions with people 10/10. People generally seem pleasant/happy/helpful.

The country is so rich in culture, heritage, history. Whichever city/province you visit, it offers something entirely new and unique. One visit to China is simply not enough.