This is how I feel tonight. A few harsh words, a slight of hand from a much trusted friend.
Why is it people say things that hurt you, destroy your self esteem, and then tell you it was a joke, or they didn't mean it?
Apologies over and done with, but it's too late, the damage has been done. The words used will remain a barrier for me towards this person. Also, I have a long memory when it comes to personal insults.
It does not take much to tip the scales when it comes to the fragility of our outer shells. Attacking the 'man', is something I rarely do and I hate it when others resort to this modus operandi.
What's that old saying, once bitten, twice shy? From now on, I am "twice shy" with this particular person.