Unreliable friends

@lilybug (21107)
United States
May 19, 2009 11:00pm CST
Are they really friends? You know the ones that are only there when it is convenient for them or when they want you to do something for them. Should we even consider them friends?
2 people like this
6 responses
• India
20 May 09
Good question . I think we should call friends only to those who really help you in times of your need and walk with you when you most wanted someone . I came across many friends who turned their face at the time when i needed them but i am happy i got one good true friend who was their with me in all times .
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
20 May 09
You are luck to have a true friend.
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
21 May 09
I believe they are called fair weather friends. Guess they aren't true friends. The shame is we waste alot of time figuring that out.
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
20 May 09
Obviously not. Friends should be there whenever you need them and vise versa, not just for convenience. Obviously, they don't take friendship seriously if they are like this. I have a lot of these friends and I keep a certain distance between us.
@cahyorini (315)
• Indonesia
20 May 09
Absolutely not friends, this people just like parasite, they come just to used or took benefit from ours and then leave without a trace, beware of this friends.
@harryt123 (327)
• United States
20 May 09
This is a really good question and should bring up a good discussion. I don't believe that a friend is someone that you can't rely on and they only talk or want to hang out at their convenience or when they have nothing to do. I have had known and were friends with people like this earlier on in my life and we have parted ways. I believe that the true definition of a friend is someone that likes you for you and not for what you have, what you do or who you are. Also, a friend would be someone that helps you if you need help or in a time of need and the same is done vice versa. That is a genuine friendship and one that should be cherished.
20 May 09
I have a friend whom I am really starting to wonder if she is a friend or not. She calls me only when she is lonely, or needs something. Her husband could've gotten me a job, which I am stressing over getting one. But no, she yelled at him, and told him not to get me the job. She just loves to control everything. I guess we can consider them friends if you are still willing to talk to them, even though they treat you like crap.