ECVZZ 0 #1 April 29, 2002 I don't make friends easily...and I can count the number of what I consider GOOD friends on several fingers .Maybe someone can explain how I just figured out someone I've known for 18 years, and considered a good friend has used me for his own gain for the last 6 or 8 months, [fuck]!My faith in humanity is starting to be mighty slim!!! The compassionate side of me tells me there are still people worth placing my trust in...What are your own experiences in trust and compassion?G. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #2 April 29, 2002 I'm sorry to hear that :( I know the feeling of misplaced trust and wondering if you can even trust your instincts after that, but I grew tired of second-guessing. I decided at some point to just go with it, and if it doesn't work out, then it doesn't. Still hurts, but everyone who touches your life lives an imprint and changes you in some way. Whatever happened was probably bad, but there had to have been some good that made the 18 years worth it if you were friends for that long! And you certainly don't want to get too skeptical of people, or you won't ever have any friends cuz you're always waiting for something to happen.Closing pin necklaces! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 April 29, 2002 That sucks... But... everyone makes mistakes. A good friend of mine once hurt me badly. After a while (after the hurt had settled down a bit) an apology was offered - I accepted it and today we are again good friends. Of course I'll never trust this person like I did before, but life is too short to carry grudges. You just never know when someone is going to be taken away...pull & flare,lisa[subliminal msg]My website Go Now[/subliminal msg] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #4 April 29, 2002 Clear n pull...I just keep thinkin ...clear n pull...G. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 April 29, 2002 Sometimes, clear and pull is the only option.I am sorry you are having to deal with this. I have experienced betrayal in my life, bad betrayal, and understand what you are dealing with. It will eventually change over time, and perhaps you will gain the trust back, but it will never be the same with you and he again. Nor should it.Hang in, and find new people to learn about, and be friends with. Eventually, it will be o.k. Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #6 April 29, 2002 I guess I've just never really had anyone screw me over. I bet it does suck.....I always trust everyone, and figure if they betray the trust, it's on them.....and I move on. But I guess that's easy to do until somebody really takes advantage of you. some days it's just not worth gnawing through the strapshttp://home.earthlink.net/~linzwalley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #7 April 29, 2002 ah who cares, i found out a good friend had only hung around me for somethen to do so i just stopped talken to him and moved on, think of it this way you better off now because they arnt draining your precise time, effort and moneybest payback, walk up to your ex friend dont get upset or nothen just tell them how you think its good that it has come to light cause you no longer have to put up with there shit, oh and dont bother coming to you if they every need somethen cause you have better things to do with your time and moneyOpinions are like a-holes everyone has one, the only one that does you any good is yours and all that comes out is shit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 April 29, 2002 I've been hurt by formerly close friends, it sucked, but you know what, my true friends were there to pick me up.People will be people, they are not perfect and they mess up, we all mess up. Talk to this person and find out what the hell was going on, maybe what he/she really needs right now is a true friend to help them out of a bad situation and the f**ked up trying to get the help. *shrug* You never know. This doesn't mean let the friend use you/walk all over you...I guess what I'm trying to say is that if he has been a friend for 18 years, but messed up in the past 6 months, yeah that sucks, but the good outways the bad by far and you may want to give him a second chance.Eitherway, I'm sorry this happened to you and good luck.A human cannonball, I rise above it allUp higher then a trapeze, I can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
