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I Need a Friend to Talk to Openly

Double Standard

By: bballer78
Written on January 21st, 2013
we want someone to hear us out and opening be there when we need them.however,many want that friendship to be contingent upon what it us that they wasn't. note what they need.
i know that I'm loyal and faithful to those who are in my life. at the same time, i need people, my friends, to be able to love me unconditionally whether i mess up and hurt their feeling unintentional or when things are great. this is the type of friend that i need.
By: bballer78
Age: 31-35 , Male
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    stlmo8
    stlmo8

    "many want that friendship to be contingent upon what it us that they wasn't. note what they need." HUH?

    Feb 26
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      bballer78

      thank you for the words and I agree with you completely

      Feb 26
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      stlmo8

      I wasn't agreeing with you. I was quoting you, because I don't understand what you wrote at all.

      Feb 26
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      bballer78

      what i meant was, we can't have a friendship with someone when they want you around when things are good or when they want you in their corner when they need a friend. when the tables are turned, they can't return the favor

      Feb 26
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      stlmo8
      stlmo8

      Fair weather friend, or as President Clinton would've said, no quid pro quo (something for something, essentially).

      Feb 26
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      bballer78

      yes and in my world, I don't need a friend like that

      Feb 26
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      stlmo8

      In my book, that is an ACQUAINTANCE and not a FRIEND. My definition for friend is fairly narrow and concise. If I say someone is my friend, you can be pretty sure he/she is one of a number of people I can count on - perhaps - two hands (maybe not even that!). To me, FRIEND, is someone who really, truly, has your back - like family.

      Feb 26
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    sexxydiva

    Honestly it's the type of friend we all want and should all strive to be. For me I'm not sure I will ever find a friend like that but I am that kind of friend.

    Jan 21
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