The Truth of "Friends"...

Friends...

I've learned some things about the term. One very important factor is that no matter what you may consider a friend, you're going to find users and givers.

To a user, you're a resource. They'll dog you, demand, weedle and extract all they can from you in the name of friendship. These loathsome creatures will actually call you horrible terms when you cut them off because how DARE you treat them like that?

To these people one truth I can see: They will WANT no matter how hard I try and will never try no matter how much I wish.

To a giver, you're someone who needs to be able to accept graciously. Be sure to do so and respect the gifts or the sentiment. Acknowledgement is sufficient, so resenting that you cannot give back is hubris. These are the best friends and will walk miles on glass, bleed a pint for you, or hand you money without asking to be paid back.

To these people, one truth I can see: Giving is saying "I love you", and you don't need to say it back, but it's nice to be thanked.

If you know these kinds of friends, hold tight to the latter...let go of the former.

For anyone reading this who knows me...you know where you sit on this list, just by reading it....not that you really care.