What are Friends For?

[Asiel]

I don't have any, so I just deal w/things on my own....if I'm upset, my sounding board is myself....

People who say 'I don't know what I'd do without my friends' should come talk to me- I'll let them know!

The voice of maturity for once. I thought it had gone out of style to work out your problems on your own and not become a drama queen.

Knowing that not one single person in this world is problem free I prefer not to burden my friends with my problems. Using the time we have together is precious and disclosing personal information that might make them uneasy is not my style.

[Whisk_Luva]

The voice of maturity for once. I thought it had gone out of style to work out your problems on your own and not become a drama queen.

Knowing that not one single person in this world is problem free I prefer not to burden my friends with my problems. Using the time we have together is precious and disclosing personal information that might make them uneasy is not my style.

I don't think it is 'the voice of maturity'. Just because some people can work through their problems on their own certainly does not mean others can.

I used to not tell my school friends anything but now some of them do know a lot more. And this happened the opposite way round as well. Telling them things, and them telling me things just shows the trust within the friendship and has bought us closer IMO. I do like being able to help them out when and if they need it. Friends are there for support as well as having a good time with.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Friends are there for support as well as having a good time with.

So true

[Marigold2]

Have you watched Sex in the City? Friends are what makes life sweet. We cannot choose our parents, in-laws or children and their friends but we sure as hell can pick our friends.
Mine have been there for me through the death of my mother, my first marriaga breaking up, painful times with my children.
I have been there for them in life, death, jail, abortion, suicide,
cheating husband, beating husbands. They have sobbed in my arms and I in their's.
I have also been there for the marriage, the birth, the first homes, the first grandchild, more laughs than anyone can count and more love, support, understanding and more fun then I ever thought I would have. We have laughed so hard that milk came out of the nose, we have peeded our pants, had extreme coughing fits and fallen over laughing. THAT'S FREINDSHIP.

The voice of maturity for once. I thought it had gone out of style to work out your problems on your own and not become a drama queen.

Knowing that not one single person in this world is problem free I prefer not to burden my friends with my problems. Using the time we have together is precious and disclosing personal information that might make them uneasy is not my style.

[Scooter's Mom]

Have you watched Sex in the City? Friends are what makes life sweet. We cannot choose our parents, in-laws or children and their friends but we sure as hell can pick our friends.
Mine have been there for me through the death of my mother, my first marriaga breaking up, painful times with my children.
I have been there for them in life, death, jail, abortion, suicide,
cheating husband, beating husbands. They have sobbed in my arms and I in their's.
I have also been there for the marriage, the birth, the first homes, the first grandchild, more laughs than anyone can count and more love, support, understanding and more fun then I ever thought I would have. We have laughed so hard that milk came out of the nose, we have peeded our pants, had extreme coughing fits and fallen over laughing. THAT'S FREINDSHIP.

I picked my son. I can't have biological children - and so my son and I mutually selected one another about 6 years ago. He is 22 now.

I've also chosen my "papa" - my mom's first husband (who is the father of 2 of my brothers but not my father).

Maybe I'm just an odd one?

[neko1]

Have you watched Sex in the City? Friends are what makes life sweet. We cannot choose our parents, in-laws or children and their friends but we sure as hell can pick our friends.
Mine have been there for me through the death of my mother, my first marriaga breaking up, painful times with my children.
I have been there for them in life, death, jail, abortion, suicide,
cheating husband, beating husbands. They have sobbed in my arms and I in their's.
I have also been there for the marriage, the birth, the first homes, the first grandchild, more laughs than anyone can count and more love, support, understanding and more fun then I ever thought I would have. We have laughed so hard that milk came out of the nose, we have peeded our pants, had extreme coughing fits and fallen over laughing. THAT'S FREINDSHIP.

No one would ever choose me as a friend, so I just deal with everything myself. No one was there for me during my divorce, I handled it on my own...

[pomtzu]

No one would ever choose me as a friend, so I just deal with everything myself. No one was there for me during my divorce, I handled it on my own...

This is one of the saddest posts I've ever read. Please - don't sell yourself short. I'm certain there are plenty of people that would like to be your friend - if you would only give them a chance. It's all well and good to deal with things on your own - I do much the same - but only because I choose not to burden others with my problems, since everyone has problems of their own. However, there are times that I do turn to others when the going gets rough. No one should be totally alone.

Please accept a friendly {{{HUG}}} from me.........