So living in an apartment with five other girls can be a treat. Things have intesified a bit with school starting and I have officially become the Switzerland in my apartment. Sarah and Courtney don't like Tiffani and Kelsie (particularly Tiffani) and Tiffani and Kelsie think they are weird. Here I am in the middle just hanging out. Both groups tell me what bothers them about the other groups. Sarah and Courtney are a bit more verbal about it than the others. They won't say anything about what is going on in their lives in front of Tiffani, Kelsie or Marchele. They are pretty obvious about it too. Let's just say I am glad that I am neutral ground at the moment. I am not sure what I am going to do however when the two seperate groups confront each other with their true feelings. I will let you know how that turns out....
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I support Switzerland. Sorry you have to go through this. You are a better person than I am. I would shut myself in my room and not deal with any of them. I know compliments to your character and personality aren't really what you want to hear right now, but this does show just how likable and seemingly trustworthy you are to all sorts of people-even, it seems- the yucky ones. Love you!
I am glad that you have remained swiss. I think that I am probably an undercover cop. I have an alliance with one and the other thinks that we are on the same page, but really we are not... Man, that makes me sound mean... Uh who would I be if I were the one that tries to avoid the enemy? Anyway, I love college! It is the BEST!!!
Wow. This brings back memories!
I have actually said, "I'm Switzerland, okay? I am neutral ground. I will stay neutral ground. You can tell me what you like and I'll listen, but I'm not getting involved, and I need you to realize that."
In fact I've said things to that general effect to many people over the years.
I feel for you, sweetie.
Make sure you are perfectly courteous to everyone so that they don't start thinking you've sided with their "enemies."
And be very careful to use "feelings" words when they tell you their woes... it is important to prevent people accusing you of saying you agreed with them.
"No, Mitzi, I didn't say you were right. I said I could understand why you feel the way you do. But I also understand why Gretchen and Molly feel the way they do. I'm not saying you're right and they're wrong-- I don't think it's my responsibility to assign blame. What I wanted to say is that when you explained your point of view, it helped me understand why you and Charlotte felt betrayed by the other girls. Whether that was their intent or not, I'm sorry you feel so hurt."
Oh yeah. Been there.
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