Friendship Standards.
I don't have many friends. It may seem like I do (judging by my friends list), and there is a reason for that. Beyond Pack, Family, and people I look after, My actual "friend" count is pretty small. Most of the people who're my friends pretty much know it, and don't need to advertise the fact. no special symbols, handshakes or members only jackets. Just a knowledge deepheld, and true, that I will be there when they need me, kill/die for them if necessary, and eat the bodies of the people they kill (if they need to hide evidence).
I don't ask much in return for my friendship, I only ask favors if I ABSOLUTELY need them, ect. But what I DO tell people about, and enforce are standards. Some examples of such are:
*Don't ever lie to me, The truth is better, and I'll be less pissed off.
*Don't betray my trust, If I ask you to keep something confidential, you do so, without question.
*Don't treat me like crap. If you are smart, I respect you, If you're not so smart, I still respect you, so treating me like crap will net you nothing but me being pissed.
*I'm a dickhead, outspoken, rude, lewd, and often mean spirited. If you can't deal with me being these things, you have full and well clearance to tell me you NEVER want to see me again. I'm okay with it.
and there are others, but these rules are fairly Iron Clad. Breaking one is cause to never see me again under peaceful terms, and potentially being on the recieving end of a Werewolf-powered asswhoopin'.
I'm not going to lie. My standards are high, and in some peoples eyes unfair and far too honest for some people. Good. I designed them that way. Anyone whom I consider a friend had Damned be able to handle the absolute basics of friendship with me (including those 4 rules). If not, guess what, you probably aren't really my friend. It's harsh but true, and those who routinely show and prove themselves to be my friends are treasured beyond measure.
This is because I set standards for people. If you don't set standards then ANYONE can get in. I don't want that. I want the "Creme de la creme" of people to be my friends, and I have such. People who would kill for me, die for me, laugh with me, cry with me, beat my ass if I needed it, and let me know exactly where they stand on issues. My friends.
Call me vain, but I deserve such. I hold myself to every rule I put up there, and If I find that I can't deal with someone I generally try to stop hanging out with them.
I think this is an Example more people should follow. By allowing people into your life who're not your real friends, you increase the likely hood of not only someone betraying your goals, but also someone potentially hurting you on a personal level. It's a stupid risk to get into for people who don't stand up to your standards.
~~Me.
I don't ask much in return for my friendship, I only ask favors if I ABSOLUTELY need them, ect. But what I DO tell people about, and enforce are standards. Some examples of such are:
*Don't ever lie to me, The truth is better, and I'll be less pissed off.
*Don't betray my trust, If I ask you to keep something confidential, you do so, without question.
*Don't treat me like crap. If you are smart, I respect you, If you're not so smart, I still respect you, so treating me like crap will net you nothing but me being pissed.
*I'm a dickhead, outspoken, rude, lewd, and often mean spirited. If you can't deal with me being these things, you have full and well clearance to tell me you NEVER want to see me again. I'm okay with it.
and there are others, but these rules are fairly Iron Clad. Breaking one is cause to never see me again under peaceful terms, and potentially being on the recieving end of a Werewolf-powered asswhoopin'.
I'm not going to lie. My standards are high, and in some peoples eyes unfair and far too honest for some people. Good. I designed them that way. Anyone whom I consider a friend had Damned be able to handle the absolute basics of friendship with me (including those 4 rules). If not, guess what, you probably aren't really my friend. It's harsh but true, and those who routinely show and prove themselves to be my friends are treasured beyond measure.
This is because I set standards for people. If you don't set standards then ANYONE can get in. I don't want that. I want the "Creme de la creme" of people to be my friends, and I have such. People who would kill for me, die for me, laugh with me, cry with me, beat my ass if I needed it, and let me know exactly where they stand on issues. My friends.
Call me vain, but I deserve such. I hold myself to every rule I put up there, and If I find that I can't deal with someone I generally try to stop hanging out with them.
I think this is an Example more people should follow. By allowing people into your life who're not your real friends, you increase the likely hood of not only someone betraying your goals, but also someone potentially hurting you on a personal level. It's a stupid risk to get into for people who don't stand up to your standards.
~~Me.