July 6, 2009

“reciprocal relationships”

not sure there is such a thing anymore..
In this day and age where everyone is only out for their own

so called “friendships” start as “reciprocal relationships”

slowly changing to a one sided thing with no one word to describe.

maybe bullshit?

one side holds true to their words as a friend and gives everything they have…knowing… “hoping” that one day the other will be there.

but now.        in our “quick fix” society

people make their circles large. with tons of accuiantances they can       “count on“                                      its a sad fact. but its created a kind of viscous cycle

a new generation of individuals. LACKING.

lacking in manners. honor. ideals. values.

there was a time when the phrase “fair weathered friend” was used.

used to describe an individual who would miraculously be around when
the time was convenient or when they needed you and disappear when it
mattered to you.  the individual who is only a friend when the “weather” is
pleasant or profitable, but when the “storms” roll in they are MIA.

Leaving someone up shit creek without a paddle.

I MISS WHEN A “FAIR WEATHERED FRIEND” WASN’T THE NORM

when asking and asking and taking and taking was not good form.

especially from someone you dont bother to actually know.

someone did a study recently and determined that for most who keep close knit cores of friends.  a good chunk of those friends changes every seven or so years…

I GUESS TIMES ARE CHANGING.

a new feeling takes over when one realizes their core circles waiver thin.

anxiety?                       fear?                      mostly an unsure feeling…

leaving one to their thoughts.     thoughts of who to turn to.  Wishes. That they could be in with the few who maintain their friendships well.

but those are only thoughts and wishes.

now

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS YOUR FELLOW MAN

THE ONLY PERSON WATCHING YOUR BACK IS YOURSELF

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