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Originally Posted by GeorgiaGirl413
I see lots of posts on here by people complaining that they have no friends. I am not blessed with an overabundance of them either. But as I read some of these posts I am struck with how people seem to go on and on about what they want from others, but never talk about what THEY can bring to the friendship. As with all relationships, friendships go two ways. There's a saying, howeve trite, that says, "to have a friend, you need to be a friend". I have been trying to think about what I can do to BE a better friend to others, and then how can I put that into action. I think one of the things that I can do is to be a better listener. I am not the only one who has issues. Instead of just "dumping" all the time, perhaps I need to be more willing to be the "dumspter." Just some thoughts.
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Very insightful tbh, GGirl
it is very true in that people (not just here) look for what they can get from others and I think this is human nature too.. but it's not only a good way for those that have few friends to think but general way to think in life itself no matter your disorder!
Idk if you're asking this but I guess I will add it anyway. When I think about what I can bring to any relationship, I know that I tend to be a bit more laid back than many people in many ways... I know that on more than a few occasions I've been there for people as a listening ear and sometimes I give good advice. Although I take life very seriously a bit of the time, I have a fun side that can (try to) be funny, and just "mess around" sometimes, joking and laughing which for me at least is very important in a friendship. That's all I'm saying though.. for fear of sounding "inflated" about myself which I don't think I am
