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RogueGypsy · 03-04-2011, 07:13 AM

I think we're just much more forgiving of those we grew up with. Because, well, we grew up with them and there's a certain comfort associated with that.

I'm probably a little different than most in that I never really had a lot of 'friends'. I always had a huge social circle, people to hang out with, people I would introduce as "My friend .........." but only one or two were ever really friends. You know, someone to call when you need help disposing of a body or drinking Tequila 'til the dawn. A real friend.

As I moved through my 30's into my 40's I slowly shed all of the 'social friends' and have only kept the real friends. I move around a lot, so they're spread around the country. But I know those friends will always be there, whether it's been a day or a decade, they're always there with a shovel at the ready and a bottle, so to speak.

I've found life much easier this way. No one's pussy hurt because I went fishing with Bob instead of skiing with Joe.

I think; that through out life you meet a very limited number of people who are truly your friends. People who when you meet, it feels like you've known forever and have an immediate level of comfort and understand with. The rest of the people we call friends are just social acquaintances we seek out to avoid being alone, when a real friend is unavailable.

I met my most recent friend when I was 40, so no, I'm not feelin' you on this one.

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03-04-2011, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	I think we're just much more forgiving of those we grew up with. Because, well, we grew up with them and there's a certain comfort associated with that. I'm probably a little different than most in that I never really had a lot of 'friends'. I always had a huge social circle, people to hang out with, people I would introduce as "My friend .........." but only one or two were ever really friends. You know, someone to call when you need help disposing of a body or drinking Tequila 'til the dawn. A real friend. As I moved through my 30's into my 40's I slowly shed all of the 'social friends' and have only kept the real friends. I move around a lot, so they're spread around the country. But I know those friends will always be there, whether it's been a day or a decade, they're always there with a shovel at the ready and a bottle, so to speak. I've found life much easier this way. No one's pussy hurt because I went fishing with Bob instead of skiing with Joe. I think; that through out life you meet a very limited number of people who are truly your friends. People who when you meet, it feels like you've known forever and have an immediate level of comfort and understand with. The rest of the people we call friends are just social acquaintances we seek out to avoid being alone, when a real friend is unavailable. I met my most recent friend when I was 40, so no, I'm not feelin' you on this one. .. .. __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous. Last edited by RogueGypsy; 03-04-2011 at 07:16 AM..