I wish I was a better friend.

Jun 10, 2006 14:09



I try to abide by the golden rule, and you know, it's a damn good rule. Whoever thought it up was right on. I treat others as I wish they'd treat me. And you know, sometimes they don't, but on the whole they do. It's amazing, when I show interest in other people, they show interest in me. When I support someone else, they are supportive of me. It's not an immediate fix, but on the whole, what I send out, I get back. It works the other way too, when I'm disagreeable, I get my ass slapped down. As well it should be.

I try to be proactive. When I'm down, I seek help. When I'm lonely, I go places where I might find people to be friends. I try not to wallow in emo, or in ego either, because neither is healthy. Whoever came up with the middle road is a genius, too.

I try to believe the best in people. It's hard. But I know that my friends and family and the people I deal with have lives outside of me. Sometimes they are grumpy and short tempered for reasons that have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with me. They aren't perfect beings. I try not to take it personally when someone has a bad day or insults me.

Despite all my wonderful intentions, I still fail at friendship at times. Sometimes quite spectacularly. As much in love with myself as I am -- want to improve. I want to be a better friend. I want to be less annoying. So, flist here we go:

IP logging is off, you can post anonymously. Tell me what you really think of me. Tell me what I do that drives you up the wall, or what I don't do that you wish I would. If I've hurt your feelings let me know. I can't set things right if I don't know there is a problem. So lay it on me.

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