People = Shit

Boy, have I ever been there! It appears that some of us must attract self-absorbed people or maybe they are just drawn to those of us who appear "useful" to them. Worst thing is if you actually end up married to one of these users.
Got to avoid letting the turkeys get you down. We are very worthwhile people - we just have to be careful and weed out the users from our lives.

The transition from college to the "real world" seems to be like a filter.. you soon find out who your real friends are, and those who aren't or never really were. There seems to be numerous "filter periods" in life, at major transition points..

"Ah' pity the fools"! Your realization of the true facts concerning your (former) friend's actual motive(s) for contacting you, has made you stronger. More knowledgeable. The trick is not to let them cause you to become angry.

Season, reason, lifetime...you discovered the reason....now change your direction. Learn that you are a wonderful giving person that people take advantage of because they are shallow and weak. Value yourself enough to decline to assist them without compensation - not friendship. If you are doing them a service then make them pay for it. Confront them with your honesty and grow. This exercise will help you in your career. People only get what they demand with their presence, their demeanor and their actions.

Don't look for friendship...discover it. A pastor once spoke about why people wanted to be his friend. He would ask them the question. "Why do you want to be my friend? Why do I want to be friends with you?" He said be your own best friend and then you'll discover how everybody is dying to get to know you and hang out with you and do things for you and you'll see... Don't be afraid to say no.