Meet new people in order to grow up?

@demoneko (168)
Philippines
October 18, 2010 9:35pm CST
Do we really have to meet new/different people in order to grow as a person or to become mature? Is it really hard to change, when you are with people who knows you so much? I find it hard to change with old buddies around since they are already used to who and what I am. How about you? Share your thoughts and tell me how you do some changes with old buddies around.
2 responses
Ayeizsha
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
19 Oct 10
I think meeting new people will help one person grow. Although people who know you already may help but they cannot give you further knowledge because they have already given you what they know. While new friends will add up to your experiences and knowledge through the things they will impart on you.
DemoNeko
@demoneko (168)
• Philippines
19 Oct 10
Yes that's what I thought. But I find it hard to change when I'm with my old buddies, so should I lessen my time with them to meet new people?
Ayeizsha
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
19 Oct 10
No not really mean that. Because it's much better if you keep those people with you. Just make sure you balance your time with meeting new people and keeping in touch with the people you now have.
DemoNeko
@demoneko (168)
• Philippines
20 Oct 10
Yes, I think that's better since we already have shared a lot of memories. Thanks!
NoWayRo
@NoWayRo (1061)
• Romania
19 Oct 10
Hi demoneko, There are a couple of quotes I like very much on this subject. One says that each of us is nothing but the sum of people we've met in our lives. And the second one says that it's easier to change, when those around you consider that you have already changed. Or in other words, sometimes you just have to fake it till you make it :) So yes, I guess sometimes you have to let go of childhood relationships when you feel you grow up faster then the rest. It doesn't mean to stop seeing your friends completely, it just means that you have to make room for new people in your life.
DemoNeko
@demoneko (168)
• Philippines
20 Oct 10
Yes, I agree on you that each of us is the sum of people we've met in our lives since we are usually influenced by them. It is really easier to change if they can accept me on who will I become. I don't want to forget about them, so I hope that they would be able to get along with the changes that I will do. Thank you!