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Shared on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 14:06

Ever have one of those friends that acts like a close friend one day, then disappears from your life for weeks at a time, or is "never available" to get together with you, but seems available for everyone else?

Are they really friends? Or just using you? How do you tell? If you ask, they will give you one of those fake standard answers anyway. I always figured the proof is in the pudding. If you try to hang out with them over and over and over again and they always have a perfect excuse, but are available for others, then you are a schmuck and it's time to dump the friend even if you really care for them. Even if it's hard. Don't be a schmuck.

Blog by Matthew Tait Lifto

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tait's picture
Submitted by tait on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 16:21
@ Tom - why don't you change your myspace picture?
DarthClem's picture
Submitted by DarthClem on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 14:11
Been there. I was even the best man for this particular friend. He started always being busy. When he'd actually commit to getting together to drink some beers and play some video games, he simply wouldn't show up. Later I'd ask him about it and he'd say "something came up". Well couldn't you have at least called? I recognized this feeling as a "break-up" -- I'd been through it many times with women. Sometimes friendships, like any relationship, just run their course and end. Then you find new and better friends. :D
WallyBR's picture
Submitted by WallyBR on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 14:17
We still love you, Tait. Even if we don't return your calls... :)
tait's picture
Submitted by tait on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 14:24
@Wally - those are PRANK calls - lol
Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 14:36
Indeed. I recently had what i thought to be a pretty meaningful friendship with someone. I had spent countless hours listening to their problems and I actually really cared about this person. After a while I began to realize it was pretty one-sided.... I'm a very straightforward person so I like to address stupid crap like that. I have no tolerance for guessing games. Unfortunately, not everyone gives you the same respect in return. Sucks and it's tough but eventually you have to write it off cause it's pretty hurtful when you realize that person doesn't value your friendship.
YEM's picture
Submitted by YEM on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 15:18
@ gamerchicklet..... i was the same situation
Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 15:35
@YEM ... it's their loss :)

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