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Articles: My Thoughts | Friendship
- Ms. kiran A
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When you find a person who passes all of the tests, be straightforward about being long-lasting friends. You might say something like this: 'I have really appreciated our friendship and discussions. Do you have time and would you be interested in a friendship that might last for a while?'
I know that this sounds awkward. If you are a person who can intuitively know when you and another are going to be longtime friends, you don’t need to say anything. But for the majority, it is not a bad idea to commit to one another as close friends to avoid misunderstanding and hurt. Notice that the above suggestion has a 'face-saving, escape clause' – do you have time? – that allows for nonacceptance of a deep friendship without rejection.
SUSTAINING FRIENDSHIPS
Remember that everyone, even you, are difficult to get along with at times. When the going gets rough, don’t lose a good, close friend. Cut some slack. Be understanding. If you have to, share your fear that the friendship will be lost. Hang in there. Don’t withdraw to protect yourself right away. Try a few times to close the gap.
A good friendship can be most valuable. If anything threatens it, and you value the friendship highly, get counseling help for the friendship. One or both of you can go to a counselor to save what you have hoped for and invested in.
'Ouch,ouch,ouch.' Beware of Bad Friends...
This poem is about bad friends...
You're now entering the stressful place,
where you go out with bad friends,
who make you feel horrible,
and discomfort you embrace.
You wonder if they care about you,
you wonder if they'll stay,
You say you care about them,
but they look away.
They're looking for fun,
you're looking for a good friend,
they're callously looking for entertainment,
you feel like their toy game.
They just use you,
and claim that you are to blame.
Bad friends abuse you,
their neglect is a form of abuse,
you know that it true,
when you start feeling used.
Yeah well, what should you do?
should they stay friends?
or should it all end?
Asking for a good friend,
is the least you can do,
but temporary entertainment,
is what they pursue.
Well, it's up to you,
you choose what to do.
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