The Fair-Weather Friends: Myth?!?

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
August 17, 2023 10:44am CST
Through the years of my existence, I have encountered fair-weather friends. They have been friends only during the good times. When it comes to difficulties, they just fade away in thin air. This is one of the reasons why I have learned to be cautious when making new friends. These days, it is hard to find so-called true friends. It takes more time to get to know someone before opening up without any shortcomings. How do you make friends? Have you experienced this kind of situation? Image Credit: cdn.quotesgram.com
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Aug 23
Real friends are those who survive the test of times. Happy that we have a very few of them who have stayed with us for decades through thick and thin. And do did we for them. A lot of friendly acquaintances but only a few true friends.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 23
I agree that it is like getting married—they will be there through thick and thin.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Aug 23
@Shavkat Not all marriages stand through thick and thin. Yes, lucky ones do
DE
@DaddyEvil (174377)
• United States
17 Aug 23
I think we all experience that type of situation at times. Good luck finding new friends... I do wish you lived closer to me.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 23
@DaddyEvil At some point, it is possible. Unless you are going to give me an invitation letter, In this way, the US Embassy will allow me to have the visa. I am not sure if this is still an effective way, though.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Aug 23
I do agree that it is a part of life. Come on, we are friends virtually and the rest of myLotters here, either near or far.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174377)
• United States
17 Aug 23
@Shavkat True but I think we'd be friends in real life, too.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120697)
• United States
17 Aug 23
I’m not really sure how I make friends. I just try to be myself, and usually people respond to that.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120697)
• United States
17 Aug 23
@Shavkat Yes. You can’t just let people close to you, indiscriminately.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 23
@AmbiePam I agree with that.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Aug 23
I can be sure that I am good at blending with people and make friends at the same time. But I am bit choosy when it comes to making close friends.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Aug 23
I think everyone has. I have a few good friends
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 23
I agree. We just need to deal with them in a balanced way.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 Aug 23
I’ve had a few fair weather friends.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 23
I still have some and have managed to be casual with them.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 Aug 23
@Shavkat That’s about all you can do.
Danna B.
@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
17 Aug 23
My good friends I shared my money with could not understand that I didn't have money. And a couple just did not want to hear it when I asked for a couple of dollars of the large amount I lent them. I was very mad. Now I must be extra cautious. And can't be too generous. I need to have money for when I need it.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Aug 23
I think we really need to think ourselves first when it comes to money. Since I had also experienced dealing with people like thus before, friendship will not need to engage with money matters.
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