................In my opinion, in a healthy relationship/friendship there has to be a balance of take and give. Unfortunately there are some people that are only givers and some that are only takers .

I have confided in a person I thought was a friend.. Somewhere down the line she got mad at me and used all the info I told her against me. So I am very careful who I confide in and what personal info I will share with others. A sad lesson we all learn...............

No, your not selfish for wanting a response from your friend.. it is "natural" to want our friends to share in our good times or bad times. And for them to either encourage us or to celebrate with us.. A silent no respsone is rude and thoughtless.