Friendship

[Bonzi]

What makes a good friend (for you, personally)?

Do you consider most of your friends, true friends or merely "acquaintances"?

Going with a "standard" definition, a friend is:
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

I like the part "typically" - implies it's possible to be friends with a family member (I agree)
.. how about exclusive of sexual relations?

How about just "sexual" feelings or deep emotional attachment?

Lastly, do you find you have friends where it's mostly one-way (their way) - is that even a friend?

 

[strollingbones]

i have very few friends and the ones i do...i consider good friends or why bother....

 

[Alex.]

A true friend is someone I can totally be myself with there are people in my life like that.

 

[defcon4]

What makes a good friend (for you, personally)?

Do you consider most of your friends, true friends or merely "acquaintances"?

Going with a "standard" definition, a friend is:
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

I like the part "typically" - implies it's possible to be friends with a family member (I agree)
.. how about exclusive of sexual relations?

How about just "sexual" feelings or deep emotional attachment?

Lastly, do you find you have friends where it's mostly one-way (their way) - is that even a friend?

Uhummmmmmmmm....

 

[Bonzi]

I agree with Alex.

I have 1 friend that I feel totally relaxed around and feel safe in saying anything to (a woman, not my husband).....
I feel that way with my kids as well (for the most part, minus stuff they just don't need to hear)

I wonder what it is that makes certain people gel like that? I think for me it's the fact that SHE (my friend) is very blunt and open with me, I feel she is "real" and not guarded, and, although she will do/say things i don't agree with, I like being around her because I'm completely comfortable and relaxed, and, we never run out of conversation, and, it's never boring....

 

[Bonzi]

... people talk about "friends with benefits" - I just don't see that working.

 

[Moonglow]

... people talk about "friends with benefits" - I just don't see that working.

I can see why it would confuse you...

 

[Bonzi]

... people talk about "friends with benefits" - I just don't see that working.

I can see why it would confuse you...

yeah? why is that. I'm not confused, I just don't think I could have sex with someone and only think of them as a friend. Then again, I am not a whore...

 

[Moonglow]

... people talk about "friends with benefits" - I just don't see that working.

I can see why it would confuse you...

yeah? why is that. I'm not confused, I just don't think I could have sex with someone and only think of them as a friend. Then again, I am not a whore...

Being a whore is what casual sex is about? Shows me your passive/aggressive stance on subjects as more apparent of your actual psyche. ..

 

[ZackB]

"A friend in need is a friend indeed; a friend that bleeds is better."

 

[ZackB]

A true friend is someone I can totally be myself with there are people in my life like that.

A true friend is someone who will look at your cock rash and advise if you should go see a doctor over it.

 

[ZackB]

... people talk about "friends with benefits" - I just don't see that working.

I can see why it would confuse you...

yeah? why is that. I'm not confused, I just don't think I could have sex with someone and only think of them as a friend. Then again, I am not a whore...

It is not whoredom. It is a matter of separating sexuality from love. Usually people who cannot separate are those who tend to be emotionally needy (no offense). It is really pretty common. I would not call them "whores", as there is no consideration except mutual pleasure.

Talk to Winterborn. He's a sexual freak.

 

[Alex.]

A true friend is someone I can totally be myself with there are people in my life like that.

A true friend is someone who will look at your cock rash and advise if you should go see a doctor over it.

and yer crack....................................................zack

 

[Lipush]

What makes a good friend (for you, personally)?

Do you consider most of your friends, true friends or merely "acquaintances"?

Going with a "standard" definition, a friend is:
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

I like the part "typically" - implies it's possible to be friends with a family member (I agree)
.. how about exclusive of sexual relations?

How about just "sexual" feelings or deep emotional attachment?

Lastly, do you find you have friends where it's mostly one-way (their way) - is that even a friend?

"Frendship is a sould parted into two bodies".

A true friend is someone you who can be most honest, comfortable, and self-appreciated with. Someone you want to get to know as much as they know you. Someone you both learn on, and give a shoulder to cry on, to.


"A regular friend, when coming to visit, acts as your guest.

A true friend goes to the kitchen to make his own coffee.

A regular friend will feel awkward to see you cry.

A true friend, his shirt is soaked from your tears.

A regular friend will bring a bottle of wine to your party,

A true friend will show up first to help you organize the event, will be the last to leave after helping with cleanings.

A regular friend will be pissed if you called at midnight.

A true friend will ask what took you so long to pick up the phone."

 

[Bonzi]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

 

[defcon4]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

*clearing throat* (...repeat until gets noticed)

 

[Bonzi]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

*clearing throat* (...repeat until gets noticed)

or flirts with and compliments me constantly

 

[Bonzi]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

*clearing throat* (...repeat until gets noticed)

it can't be said I don't return the favor

 

[defcon4]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

*clearing throat* (...repeat until gets noticed)

it can't be said I don't return the favor

Uhummmmmm....

 

[Bonzi]

Do you feel like you need someone to talk to about your problems?
Does it make you feel better?

I find I get frustrated talking about my problems cause usually no one has solutions.
I don't feel better unless someone can actually help make them go away.

*clearing throat* (...repeat until gets noticed)

it can't be said I don't return the favor

Uhummmmmm....

you deserve all that .. and more......