What do you do when your friends abandon you?

Philippines
April 5, 2008 1:40am CST
When you are caught in a situation wherein you expect your friends to be there for you but instead abandon you, what would you do? I am pretty sure that this happened to some of you in one way or another. It happened to me in the past and I really felt bad about it. It hurts to know that there are people you have considered friends but have abandoned you when you needed them the most.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
18 Apr 08
Hello bro, I don't really have this kind of problems, because I'm kind of surrounded by my mates. That's because we are all neighborhood friends and grew up since young. But should there be this moment in time when my friends abandon me, then I won't sweat it because I think my life is enriched with my family and I can always find other friends to fill in my time. True that I will feel a bit "hurt" and would wonder why they are doing that, but I would take it in my stride and have the mentality of "can't be bothered" attitude. However, the friends that I have now are my neighborhood friends and my biker friends. Most of them are already attached, engaged or married but once in a while, we gather for outings or ride together and it seems to "make up" for the loss time. Have a nice day there. ;)
• China
18 Apr 08
I think that situation depends on a person's character.A more optimistic guy can not be hurt heavily by this thing. You are more positive and easy-going so you are welcomed by your friends.And you have found the right friends.A lucky man. May you happy every day.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
21 Apr 08
Thanks so much for your comments there. I try as much as possible to stay happy and positive. Take care..
• Philippines
5 Apr 08
yes it happens to me... i feel bad about it, and worst, all my friends left me and no one is on my side... they even put me down aside from their betrayal... but im still thankful to them..coz if they didnt do those things, i will never learned to be independent...
• Philippines
15 Apr 08
CORRECT! the saddest things sometimes leave us lessons...and making us stronger each day!
• Malaysia
6 Apr 08
Yeah i did experienced once...and it really hurts. but its ok i don't mind cause i will take a revenge someday when he need me i will smile and go like he did.
@dandan07 (1906)
• China
15 Jan 09
In most case, when you are in a bad situation, you call your friends for help, you will find that most of them try to keep you as far as possible. I have met that problem, and now I know the person who I can only depends on is myself. So I try my best to do enough prepare for the worst situation. I still treat my friends as usual, for it is common in every place of the world.
• China
6 Apr 08
I guess there're lots of kind of friend, they've been like ranked, and giving and receiving shouldn't be the criteria. I'd like to think maybe they have reasons for betraying you.
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
6 Apr 08
i just do it back to them. when they need me, i abandon them or tell them i am busy. what comes around, goes around.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
5 Apr 08
I know true friends never leave us at the greatest hours of our needs-if they abandon me, I will know who they really are, I will get the Bible and read quietly, the inspiring book of proverbs-and life will still have to go on!
• Philippines
5 Apr 08
we really dont know who our real and true friends are. sometimes, those we considered true friends are those who makes us feel bad..who condemns us..who leaves us..or abandon us..thats a very sad part! what will i feel? sad..mad..and being betrayed! but i cant do anything..its their choice. i just have t accept and go on with my life. but it must leave a lesson for me. we just have to be careful in choosing friends coz there are those so-called back-fighters.
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
5 Apr 08
As of now it never happens to me, because for me I never expected to much to my friends specially catching their attention when I needed them I know we have different kinds problems of our own thats why as much as possible I don't expect them too much. Because like what you have said it's very painful when it's happens.
@lancingboy (1385)
• United States
5 Apr 08
I don't have that problem because I haven't had friends in almost 7-8 years. I have major trust issues because nobody, not even my family will help me with my problems, so I pretty much don't socialize with people in person.
@luckycat (220)
• Bolivia
5 Apr 08
I have experienced that.That was really hurt.someone I thought they were my friends.they would help me out.but they just left me.or abandon me.I knew that they didn't want me to bother them.From that,I Learned to be stronger.be independent.Because sometimes no one can help you expect yourself.
@pooh08 (671)
• Vietnam
5 Apr 08
If I were you, I'll find the reason. Then I think that is that reason logical and that friend deserve to me can play. If the reason logical and that friend deserve to play, I'll make it up with that friend.