Are you friendless? Do you feel like no one is ever around when you need someone the most? You are not alone....Below are some possible reasons why you may be struggling with friendship. Start with number ten and read this entire blog, it WILL change the way you view the reality of friends......Oh yeah, say hi to Michael, Suzanne and Mariah for me. Thanks!!!
friend [frend]
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or person regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?
4. a member of the same nation, party, etc.
5. ( initial capital letter a member of the Religious Society of Friends; a Quaker.
6. a person associated with another as a contact on a social network Web site: We've never met, but we're Facebook friends.
10. YOU ARE MEAN !!!
EXPLANATION: Being constantly critical of other people is the fastest way to drive people away. Life is hard enough, without the extra added negativity.
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE MEAN:
MICHAEL: " You are acting like a jerk! See ya around!"
SUZANNE: " Is everything okay? It seems like you are having a bad day. I haven't seen you in forever!! Is there anything I can do for you?'"
MARIAH: " I still love ya. Even when you are being completely mean. I am coming over! "
STRANGER: " I will......?????
Can somebody let this stranger finish the sentence....this is getting really annoying!!!!!!"
9. YOU ARE CONCEITED !!!!
EXPLANATION: No one likes being around a person who literally only sees themself.
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE CONCEITED:
MICHAEL: " You really think you are something else? Nice hanging out with you. See ya around!"
SUZANNE. " Is everything okay? You seem different ? I haven't seen you in forever!! Is there anything I can do for you?"
MARIAH: I still love ya! Even when you are over the top. I am coming over!"
STRANGER: " I will.......???"
Can somebody let this stranger finish the sentence....this is getting really annoying!!!!!!"
8. YOU ARE SELFISH !!!
EXPLANATION: This just goes along with being conceited AND mean, Double trouble!!!!
RESPONSE FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE SELFISH
MICHAEL: You are really really think you are something! Nice hanging out with you. See ya around!"
SUZANNE: " Is everything okay? You seem a bit different. I haven't seen you in forever !! Is there anything I can do for you???
MARIAH: I still love ya regardless of how little of your popcorn you share. I will be there in 5 minutes !"
STRANGER: " I will.....????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
7. YOU ARE DEPRESSING !!!
EXPLANATION: You never have anything good to say. Negativity is contagious. No one wants to catch your disease!!
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE DEPRESSING:
MICHAEL: "Cheer up! Life is not that bad. Since you can't go to the movies tonight, I guess I will see ya around? Feel better!! "
SUZANNE: "Is everything okay? You seem a bit different. I haven't seen you in forever !! Is there anything I can do?"
MARIAH: " Okay, something is definitely up! I am coming over regardless of what you say. Be there in 5 minutes. Keep the door unlocked and the television on. I am bringing over a movie. I am coming over!!!"
STRANGER: "I will..........?????
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
6. YOU ARE BORING !!!!!
EXPLANATION: I didn't realize that people stopped living by the age of 35?
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE BORING:
MICHAEL: " We use to have fun! See ya around!"
SUZANNE: "Is everything okay? You seem different. I haven't seen you in forever !! Is there anything I can do?"
MARIAH: "Something is definitely up! But we can still have fun and talk. I'm coming over!"
STRANGER: "I will.....????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
5. YOU ARE TOO JEALOUS !!!
EXPLANATION: Envy is a feeling that can quickly turn into hatred.....
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE JEALOUS:
MICHAEL: "Since when did you become such a hater?" See ya around!"
SUZANNE: "You have so much going for you! Why would you want to be her?" I haven't seen you in forever !! Is there anything I can do? "
MARIAH: "Jealous?? You are such a wonderful person. I am coming over!!"
STRANGER: "I will.....????"
"ARE YOU ANNOYED YET????"
YET??
YET?????
4. YOU SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON FACEBOOK !!!
EXPLANATION: When was the last time you called someone in reality?
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE ON FACEBOOK:
MICHAEL: " I guess I will see ya around? I will facebook you!"
SUZANNE: " I haven't heard from you forever. Only on facebook! Is there anything I can do for you?"
MARIAH: "I am coming over so we can view my new facebook pictures."
STRANGER: "I will.....????"
"YET!!!!!!!!!!!! STILL NOT ANNOYED BY THIS STRANGER??????"
"CAN ANYONE EVEN READ THIS NOW......ARE YOU ANNOYED BY THIS STRANGER YET?????"
3. YOU HAVE UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS!!!
EXPLANATION: Seriously....???? Just because you are kind enough to do something for someone else, does not mean that they will return the favor. Never do anything expecting a return. Doing great things for people will always work in your favor, however, it will probably not come from the person you helped.
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE UNREALISTIC:
MICHAEL: " Soooo sorry, I just do not have the time. See ya around !"
SUZANNE: " I haven't heard from you in forever! Is there anything I can do for you??"
MARIAH: " I am coming over too help!"
STRANGER: "I will.....???"
"STILL NOT ANNOYED BY THIS STRANGER??????"
"FINISH THE SENTENCE STRANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"FINISH THE SENTENCE STRANGER!!!!!!! NO ONE CAN READ THAT!!!!"
2. YOU ARE UNLIKEABLE TO YOURSELF !!
EXPLANATION: If you do not like yourself, no one else will. Common knowledge.
RESPONSES FROM YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU ARE UNLIKEABLE:
MICHAEL: " See ya around!"
SUZANNE: "Why are you being so down on yourself? I haven't seen you in forever! Is there anything I can do for you?"
MARIAH: "You really are a wonderful person!! I am coming over!"
STRANGER: "I WILL....." Can somebody let this stranger finish the sentence....this is getting really annoying!"
"OK......YOU HAVE GOT TO BE ANNOYED....BUT AT LEAST YOU ARE OFFICIALLY SILENT AND LISTENING.THE STRANGER CAN NOW SPEAK......!!!!"
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1. YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE DEFINITION OF FRIENDSHIP !!!
EXPLANATION: Michael, Suzanne , Mariah and the Stranger are ALL your friends. They just serve different purposes in your life. Never discount anyone....
WHO IS MICHAEL?
MICHAEL is the typical friend. Someone who is there to have a great time with and make you smile. Michael will never be there for you through the rough spots. Maybe he will see you around, maybe not. BUT, Michael has served his purpose as your friend.
WHO IS SUZANNE?
SUZANNE is the unexpected friend. A person who comes into your life suddenly when you need someone the most. They help you through an immediate hard situation, BUT, the unexpected friend may also come and go. Suzanne has served her purpose, she is also your friend.
WHO IS MARIAH?
MARIAH is the lifetime friend. These friends often come seldom. These are the friends that are always there for you and will drop everything just to be with you when you need them the most. Lifetime friends can be created through the unexpected friend, only they never leave your life....for a lifetime. Mariah is someone whom you may also see very little, but she is always there when you need her. She is currently serving her purpose,
WHO IN THE WORLD IS THIS STRANGER?????
THIS STRANGER................
YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER, THE ULTIMATE FRIEND....."Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)."
CAN I BE THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE YOU?
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends ( John 15:13)."
WRITTEN BY: TE-SHANDRA HASKETT, MBA
AUTHOR'S NOTE: LIFETIME FRIENDS ARE HARD TO FIND. YOU MAY FEEL LIKE PEOPLE LET YOU DOWN, BUT THE TRUTH IS, EVERYONE IS NOT MEANT TO BE IN YOUR LIFE FOREVER. EACH PERSON WE MEET, SERVES THEIR PURPOSE...VICE VERSE. SOMETIMES THESE RELATIONSHIPS END BECAUSE OF A SILLY FIGHT, DISTANCE....OR FOR NO EXPLANATION.
LEARN HOW TO COUNT YOUR FRIENDS. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE ONE YOU CALL STRANGER IS THE GREATEST FRIEND OF ALL......
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