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| Remember the Golden Rule? |
| 06.22.04 (11:21 pm) [edit] |
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Or in simpler terms: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
I have long tried to live by this. It's hard sometimes. Cuz it can end up being kinda cruel, intentionally or unintentionally. I have twice now made the conscious decision as an adult to drop a friend. And it's hard. I wouldn't just want to be dropped. But at the same time I don't want someone to have this facade with me. To pretend to like me just the same as always, but in reality they do not feel that way.
On the surface it is a good philosophy to have. However it's also bad too. I treat others as I'd want to be treated, but they don't necessarily want to be treated in that manner. We are all different and personalities play a lot into it all. Sometimes it's a struggle to remember that others aren't the same as me.
That said, I think overall it's not been too bad as a motto. I'm not gonna run around badmouthing ppl behind their back cuz I'd hate for that to happen to me. I'm not gonna cheat on a lover, cuz God forbid the same be done to me. I'm not wanting to be like that.
It gets tricky sometimes though. I like when ppl call me, randomly or preplanned. But sometimes I won't do that myself. Anymore I'm retreating. I rarely call anyone unexpectedly, especially just to chat. I've gotten out of the habit. Maybe cuz I had bad luck with the other person being available. Maybe cuz I haven't had as much free time lately myself. I'm not sure exactly what it is. I'm not completely happy with it.
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posted by: youtoo (reply)
post date: 06.30.04 (3:53 pm)
I had a similar situation with a friend of mines. we grew in different directions that's all. we also had a opposite view on life making it hard to continue as close friends, but as friends who spent time together every now and then she is okay. it happens from time to time, if you are really uncomfortable with it, it's time to evaluate and see where it takes you. for me it's always hard to drop a friend because i don't have any ex friends once they are in, they are in for life. wasn't easy to not be close friends with her but it turned out better for both of us. too bad i only have your cell number or i can randomly call you too. :) my friends do that too.
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