“All My Friends Are Digital”: SA Offers to Celebrate Lady After Friends Didn’t Show Up at Her Party
- A lady on TikTok was devastated after her friends did not show up to her birthday braai/pool party
- She cried on social media and captured the eyes of over 372K people who tried to console her under her viral post
- In a recent video, she made plans to celebrate her birthday with Mzansi and other November babies. She shared her brilliant idea with her digital friends
- Paula Quinsee, a relationship expert, explained to Briefly News the key factors that kill a friendship
More and more people have been learning just how fake their circles were after their close friends and relatives bailed out on them.
Source: TikTok
After experiencing the great heartbreak of being flaked on by their loved ones, their digital friends consoled them.
Lady shares heartbreak on her birthday
A woman on TikTok explained how heartbroken she was after her friends bailed out on her birthday braai. The hun planned a cute picnic at a park, but nobody showed up.
In a recent clip, the hun digested what had happened and planned another celebration. This time, she invited her digital friends, who consoled her after her sad birthday story. The hun organised a bigger celebration for all the November babies and anyone interested in meeting at Hennospride Lifestyle Resort in Pretoria.
The attendees would have to pay a fee of R150 for food and drinks on the agreed-upon date.
Watch the video below:
Mzansi reacts to lady spending birthday alone
A relationship expert, Paula Quinsee, shared the top factors that kill a friendship:
Lack of communication:
“Neglecting to stay in touch or address issues can create conflict, does not help in resolving issues, and leads to emotional distance and disconnection.”
Betrayal of trust:
“Dishonesty, gossiping, sharing private conversations or information, breaking promises can break the foundation of trust which is crucial in any relationship.”
Unbalanced effort:
“When one person consistently puts in more effort than the other, the relationship can seem one sided which can result in a build-up of resentment.”
Jealousy or competition:
“When you end up competing instead of celebrating each other’s successes, it can cause stress and resentment which can strain the bond of the relationship.”
Negativity or toxicity:
“A friendship that is filled with criticism, judgment, or constant drama and negativity becomes emotionally draining and unsustainable.”
Life changes:
“People grow and evolve as they move through life and sometimes differing priorities, new responsibilities like having a family, or moving to another territory can naturally cause people to drift apart.”
Incompatibility in values or interests:
“People can grow apart because of changing personalities, lifestyles and different life views.”
“Recognising and addressing these factors early can help to save friendships, but sometimes people come into our lives for a reason, a season and letting go may be healthier for both parties.”
Social media users were fond of the hun's idea and commented:
@Felicity Chrysalis02 shared their birthday heartbreak:
"Let me tell you that my family has been quiet about my 21st birthday until today, and they haven't wished me a happy birthday. On the 09th of November ( my birthday), I was so lonely and thought maybe there would be a surprise."
@Tshibokoto asked
"Can I sponsor the cake?"
@Mihle Isabella Siko wrote:
"Birthday on the 30th. Zero plans, zero friends. Yho, I'm In Cape Town."
@Frisky2Times shared:
"I had paid for 13 people at a restaurant, and only four people came."
@Refiloe highlighted:
"Yho, at least I know I don't have physical friends. All my friends are digital."
@Sassy was excited:
"I want to come. This is a great chance to make friends."
@Mel ⸆⸉ 🤍🤎 loved the idea:
"Consider me there. How do we keep in touch? It's my friend's birthday as well."
SA consoles bride with 5 guests at wedding
Briefly News also reported that a woman on TikTok shared the heartbreaking news of her friends and family flaking on her wedding day. The bride and groom had planned a lovely entrance for their special only to show it off to five people.
Social media users felt sorry for the newlyweds and suggested that they redo their wedding so that they could attend.
Source: Briefly News
