^ Disk Pusher, I agree, I have some friends who are like this. They take way more than they give, and it makes me not want to be very close to them. Every time they call I just think they want something from me instead of just wanting to talk with me.
However, I don't think EVERYONE in the world is like this, even if I am cynical at times. I think many people realize that reciprocity is key, and that you ought to give back what you have been given, in time and energy if not in monetary or other tangible ways. It's these relationships that are worth my time, and which make me feel glad to be needed.
(Are there any woods
left in Fresno?)
