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| Topic Started: Jul 3 2009, 08:35 PM (164 Views) | |
| scottycatt | Jul 3 2009, 08:35 PM Post #1 |
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So, I was just wondering . . . how do you define the word "friend"? What expectations, if any, do you have of your friends? What would be a deal breaker for you to no longer call a person a "friend"? Would you keep a person as a friend, no matter what? :unsure: How important are friends to you? Could you do without them? :ponder: |
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| Cleo | Jul 3 2009, 09:12 PM Post #2 |
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You can't define love, can you? It is something good that we feel. It doesn't have a face, a name, home address. It's abstract. We project the idea we have of this abstract feeling on people and they project on us. Friendship is love. :)
I have no expectations. I worry when I have them because that means I'm giving too much and getting nothing in return. Friendship is sharing things naturally. When you have chemistry with someone, things work.
Begging for the basic. If I don't trust you, if you lie to me (I know when someone is lying) there's no friendship and unfortunately I don't forget things easily, that means, you won't be my friend again. Trust is something very important in relationships.
No. When I notice something is wrong, I try to work on it. I give 1, 2, 3...10...10000 chances but if the person can't notice that something is wrong there's no reason to go on.
My friends are important but I can live without them if they don't need my friendship anymore. I just can't live without my guitar, my little dream maker. :) Edited by Cleo, Jul 3 2009, 09:12 PM.
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| bluemeanie | Jul 3 2009, 09:54 PM Post #3 |
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a friend to me is someone who can be there through good times and bad times and advise you on things that are troubling you xx trust as got to be there first to start the advising, a repor as got to be there and knowledge/history of each other to support and guide each other - do you know what i mean????? good friends can also be away for a break or so, but will always ask you on their return how things have been.. there is no-need to ask others and can understand where you are coming from |
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| Queenbee | Jul 6 2009, 01:37 PM Post #4 |
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how do you define the word "friend"? A friend is someone I know who is there for me ~ good and bad times. They aren't afraid to tell me if my head is getting too big. Their strong enough to stand up for me, when I need it. Their not a back stabber and speak badly behind my back. We have something in common, whether it be music, family, crafting, reading ~ something. I will do a lot for my friends ~not because it's expected but because I enjoy giving surprises to those I care about. But I have to make sure I don't cross the line where I feel someone is hanging around me for what they can get. I truly care for my friends. What expectations, if any, do you have of your friends? I have no expectations other than to be honest with me. I can deal with honesty but not lies. I lose respect easily if someone lies to me for no reason. Truth may hurt but lies take too much energy ~ not worth my time. What would be a deal breaker for you to no longer call a person a "friend"? Lie to me for no reason or talk about me behind my back for no reason. A real friend would confront you on an issue. Would you keep a person as a friend, no matter what? :unsure: No I can't say a person is my friend no matter what. I won't let someone abuse me or those I love. My children and grandchildren ~ i do love them no matter what. They are my blood. My husband too has to earn the right to be loved by continuing being faithful and honest with our relationship. Even holding back, not telling you something would constitute a lie to me. Great thread Bev. :hug: Edited by Queenbee, Jul 6 2009, 01:44 PM.
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| Cleo | Jul 6 2009, 03:27 PM Post #5 |
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:clap: I agree. Not everyone is ready for that. |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jul 6 2009, 05:09 PM Post #6 |
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I think there is differing levels of friendship Some friends come and go, some are there for life, some are there all the time, others are there sometimes. I kind of like having different types of friends. I have my work friends and they are good at work and backing me in that sense, then old school friends who know some embarrassing stuff or were there whilst shaping as you change from childhood to a teenager to adult, and of course my Macca stalking friends. some of whom I can cross the line and talk to about other random sh*t or life etc or just solid Paul fans where all we talk is Paul...my other friends are less open to those discussions :giggle: I think in regards to talking about you behind your back I do think thats a major flaw in human nature, I've done it before and I am sure most of the rest of you have too,sometimes its through vent or frustration, friends have their issues and disagreements too so I dont get to worried about that otherwise it would eat away dont ya think. I do think it is important to have a few really good friends rather than loads of sh*t friends, but I think that has always been my thing just coz I've always been the loner...or somewhat of a required taste and I am fine with that coz thats the way I am but I have made some funky friends along the way as a result. I have to say I never thought I'd be friends with people from a messageboard but there are a few on here I can happily call a friend, dunno how much that thrills them but what the hell :lol: No, I couldnt be without friends. They sure as hell have kept me going over time, but I have lost some over the years through minor disagreement or stupid things but I guess thats often for a reason I have to laugh when I go on facebook though and see the friends thing. I dont think they are all 'real' friends, just a popularity contest |
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| wackadoo | Jul 7 2009, 09:44 PM Post #7 |
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To me, a friend is someone who doesn't compete with you and is there for you during good and bad times. |
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| Bill | Jul 7 2009, 10:15 PM Post #8 |
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A friend is someone who tells you the truth - not what they think you want to hear. A friend is someone who will pull you away from a stupid fight - not blindly follow you into one. A friend is someone who will tell you when you're being an ass, but not judge you for it. A friend is someone will risk losing your friendship for the sake of doing what is right as a friend. |
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| Dorfliedot | Jul 7 2009, 11:08 PM Post #9 |
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A friend is someone who doesn't judge. howeve,r tell you the truth A friend is someone who doesn't try to get you in trouble. however, try keep you out. A friend is someone you can trust. A friend is some one who never turn on you. however, has a Problem with something you said, or did will tell you about not everyone else. A friend will except you for who you are. and not what you look like. A friend will listen. however, once in awhile tell you to shut up. A friend someone who doesn't talk behind your back. A friend is someone who like to do thigs with you. A friend will hug you A friend will shake your hand. |
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| Dorfliedot | Jul 7 2009, 11:10 PM Post #10 |
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My framtown graden is bigger then your.. Lol :lol: :hug: |
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| Cleo | Jul 7 2009, 11:25 PM Post #11 |
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"A friend is someone who doesn't judge. howeve,r tell you the truth" We all judge each other and play the victim...I judge and I am judged, I really don't care as long as I can count on this person and call her at 2AM just because I can count on her and she feels free to do the same thing. "A friend will except you for who you are. and not what you look like." I'd add that a friend will accept you, better, respect you for who you are and not what you look like and come from. "A friend is someone who like to do thigs with you." I couldn't agree more. "A friend will hug you." That's right. I like real people, physical contact. If I don't have your telephone number and you don't have mine, we aren't friends, in my opinion. I have 4, 5 real friends and few with great potential to become friends. I don't call anyone a friend. For me friendship is like marriage. That's me... Nice stuff Dot. Edited by Cleo, Jul 7 2009, 11:26 PM.
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| Dorfliedot | Jul 8 2009, 02:53 AM Post #12 |
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Thank you. However marriages don't always last. |
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| Cleo | Jul 8 2009, 11:26 PM Post #13 |
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Forget all the crap I wrote above. I was high. Friends are friends, we know who they are. There aren't rules, I hate pre-made thoughts. We are able to think for ourselves without repeating what someone else wrote somewhere. Edited by Cleo, Jul 8 2009, 11:29 PM.
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| billyshears | Jul 9 2009, 12:05 AM Post #14 |
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Friends are people who we choose to spend time with. Also, friends are people who we can play practical jokes on. :yahoo: (What, everyone has to spend at least a LITTLE time being an ass. :P ) |
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| Cleo | Jul 9 2009, 12:22 AM Post #15 |
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I was made to be an ass and I became a human. I am still an ass when I can. My real friends love it. I make them laugh, they make me laugh, we're all pointless. |
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