being a true firend means putting your friend's needs first before your own..

@bhonti (1246)
Philippines
July 17, 2011 8:21am CST
Do you believe in this quote? I have a friend and he came to a point that he has to choose between us his friends and his special someone, I don't want him to choose, so I am thinking that it would be best if we keep distance from him. What do you think? Did I we made the right decision?
5 responses
@bouncybug (614)
• South Africa
17 Jul 11
I think you did make the right decision. By doing what you did, you were being a good friend because you are allowing him to be with his 'special someone' without having to actively choose between you and him. I think you should still be there for him as his friend though - he may need some friends soon, no one can be satisfied with just having a boyfriend or girlfriend, you need to have friends as well!
@bhonti (1246)
• Philippines
18 Jul 11
Yes, that is why my friend is also upset. He needs to choose between the two.
@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
17 Jul 11
I believe this quote. Unfortunately, I don't think most people do. Most people want to know what they are getting out of a relationship. They don't care if they even put any effort into it. When their friends are in need, they drop them like a hot rock. That to me is not a true friend. However, in a true relationship there is a give and take on both sides. I'm referring to the special someone. I don't think it's right for her to make him choose between his friends and their relationship. With an ultimatum like that, I don't know if she's really worth keeping. He should be able to see his friends. Maybe not every day but at least 1-3 times per week. It doesn't have to be for hours and hours just time to catch up on things. As for your dicision, yes you did make the right dicision. I just hope that your friend sees what this woman has done to his friendships. I know you will all be there for him when this relationship falls apart and that my friend makes you a better friend then his special someone. Best Wishes!
@bhonti (1246)
• Philippines
18 Jul 11
Thanks for the comment, I dont know where the "special someone" is coming from. I dont know her reasons. Maybe it's also reasonable.
@kharlav (1669)
• Philippines
18 Jul 11
Why does he have to choose?... I think what you did was a good decision but I hope that the reason why he had to choose was not about a very small thing because if it was just about a very small things then maybe you just have to talk it out and be good friends with each other.
@dlpierce (495)
• United States
17 Jul 11
If having his special someone is making him choose between you than his someone is not so special after all. I'm sure she's not giving up her friends if she has any. You are right to stay away from him. He will see someday he needs his friends and I'm sure he'll come to you.
@aaa209 (40)
• Israel
17 Jul 11
yes you made the right decision by keeping distant between you and him he will understand that later he will understand that what you did is for his good so dont worry you made the right decision.
@bhonti (1246)
• Philippines
18 Jul 11
yeah, I think its really for the best, we, his dont friends, dont really want to get in their relationship specially now that its on the rocks,, Thanks! :)