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Awesome041

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Because of the factor of sacrifice like Deryk mentioned.

Are you going to be there in both good times and bad? (No would have been the answer from past experience.) When was the last time you went with this person to the doctor? Or worse, had to drive? Or ran errands? Or delivered this person to the hospital? Or sat with them or in the waiting room of a doctor's office, examination room, or hospital? Or invested your time in this person, other than mere gossip of course? Or were the person this member went to to listen out one's day, and ask advice from? Or actually paid (or lent) a substantial portion of that person's bill?

Never. Never. Never. Never. Never. Never. Never. Never.

Though the words could not be found, the thoughts could be internalized. So what did this really say about your friendship? Sacrifice was a big key (or the absence thereof) in such a determination.

I had to leave. I had to get out of there. I had been fearful, sad, even upset before, yet it was the only time in my life I ever experienced road rage, and thankfully, there were not a lot of cars on the road that day!

Maybe people are better off never sacrificing much at all, who knows. It is a real sign packed with meaning and worth though!

Other curious insights about selfishness and masks ruining or hiding friendship are good points too, and quality and quantity should also be examined too, as you pointed out.

16-Dec-2014 10:18:15

Evalie
Feb Member 2004

Evalie

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What makes a good friendship in my experience is genuinely caring for each other. It's appreciating someone for who they are, that they are unique and that you will NEVER again meet someone exactly like them. From there, things like sacrifice and trust should come naturally. The friendships I have like this are with people that I love like family.

Edited out the sarcastic bit. Wasn't the right place to vent.

31-Jan-2015 00:26:06 - Last edited on 31-Jan-2015 08:56:16 by Evalie

UFBA

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I met my best friend when I was really young, we still talk a lot with each other.

Usually my friends are people who have similar personality like myself. I can't describe how I became friends with them, it simple happens. :P

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31-Jan-2015 00:52:53

Ellaline

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I've met all my friends through school or the Internet. Meeting people on the latter is rather easy for me, especially if it's a site in which people have a bio with their interests on it, I just message them, ask them how they're doing, check out books/hobbies/bands/etc that they like and ask about them.
I'm not very good at starting conversations though. You'll usually spot me awkwardly saying "hi" to people at farming patches, most of those attempts usually failing. "Enough of Science and of Art, close up those barren leaves;
Come forth, and bring with you a heart that watches and receives"

06-Feb-2015 14:56:36

Nead
Sep Member 2012

Nead

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I made most of my friends from my schooling days. Nowadays, I work so much it is hard to maintain and create new friendships. Sure, I have regular conversations with alot of people still, but I do not really consider them friends. Always meeting new people is probably the better alternative, in my opinion -- If you have the option to, anyways :P .
- Ornery Onions -
Prioritizing inclusion, friendliness and offering a helping hand to those that need it.

01-Apr-2015 00:44:00

jour vert

jour vert

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I've known some of my best mates since kindergarten. These are the ones to keep for a lifetime. I think friends come from within. You look and think, who am I? Then look for those who share the same interests and likes as you. It's also fun to have friends of diversity. You educate one another. Be it gender or ethnicity. You learn a lot from them and they help you grew. I noticed guys can always have your back and girls are good listeners. Both lift you up ^_^ If you would like something to watch on Netflix, here you go = One Piece ^_^

11-Sep-2015 18:14:50

Regrette

Regrette

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F is for friends who kill stuff together
U is for Underground Pass
N is for Nex, Barrows, the Giant Mole and K'ril
So let's go kick some ass!

Just kidding. Everyone knows the best way to make friends is through group ritual sacrifice.
~Zamorak's High Priestess and devoted witch~

07-Oct-2015 04:52:59 - Last edited on 14-Oct-2015 15:35:48 by Regrette

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