Is there a true friend?
By snowxue
@snowxue (72)
China
June 20, 2008 2:33am CST
I was frustrated by a friend yesterday, it was not a big issue, but his response was hurting, we've been knowing each other for over 10 years, and I *thought* we were pretty good friends. He nearly rejected me when I asked him to do me a tiny favor, not to mention I helped him a lot in the past and I never wanted anything in return, but I just needed his help, I was so frustrated by what his reaction. So i started to wonder if there is a true friend in the world?? I dont know what I am going to do in terms of the friendship (or I thought we had our friendship) in the future. Or did I just exaggerated it? Pls let me know.. thank you!
1 response
@LilyPad123 (377)
• Singapore
20 Jun 08
First thing you should not expect him to help just because you helped him. You should realise that friends are friends. Draw your line ,do not assume that friends as your ticket out of problems. I do think into deep about true friendship or bestfriend. Reason being it takes only a few seconds for them to turn against you. I am not being negative but it is happening in reality. You know how to keep a distance between everyone. Family is always the first thing. But on the other hand maybe your friend had some issues as well and he doesn`t know how to tell you. And you shove you aside so that you would not think any less of him??
@snowxue (72)
• China
20 Jun 08
Thank you LilyPad123, for being frank with me, I wasnt saying that I expect him to help me because I helped him, but my point is should a good friend support you or help you out when you really need his or her help? Of course I will still help him if he needs my help, and when I can. I was just upset. Thank you for sharing your thought and thoughts.
@LilyPad123 (377)
• Singapore
20 Jun 08
You have to be reasonable here. Since your friend did not help you, you should be aware of him. Its better to ask why he did not help you out. If you suspect that he is not telling the truth than its best to create a distance. Because you might hurt yourself. Do not jump in to help him out as and when he needs. Always analyse first than consider helping.
