cristinaOPLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
When my friend told me to go to NYC where i can be single and rich i told her to go to that TV program where they help people to improve their "taste" in dressing
Do you think there was a nice balance in this exchage of words?
Have you ever lost friends by telling them what you think about them? What can't we say? If it's to improve their behaviour, to whom should we tell the harsh truth?
cristina: When my friend told me to go to NYC where i can be single and rich i told her to go to that TV program where they help people to improve their "taste" in dressing
Do you think there was a nice balance in this exchage of words?
Have you ever lost friends by telling them what you think about them? What can't we say? If it's to improve their behaviour, to whom should we tell the harsh truth?
Honestly, I try not to engage in these sort of things...but, my buttons have been pushed before. I lost my best friend of 25 years over something she said, and my response to it. It was harsher...she had judged me without knowing the facts...but I lost a dear friendship, nonetheless.
cristina: Have you ever lost friends by telling them what you think about them? What can't we say? If it's to improve their behaviour, to whom should we tell the harsh truth?
No....never lost a friend in that way.
In general, I let my friends be. Their behavior that I think is uncool really does not motivate me to tell them how they should be. One friend of mine talks forever about BS, but I listen and try and see where he is coming from or tell him I know where he is going with the story, but he keeps talking and it annoys me a little. But I don't have a man to man toak with him and tell him he should be this or do that. Only if they ask, and if they do ask, I try to be as diplomatic and understanding as possible.
cristinaOPLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
StressFree: No....never lost a friend in that way.
In general, I let my friends be. Their behavior that I think is uncool really does not motivate me to tell them how they should be. One friend of mine talks forever about BS, but I listen and try and see where he is coming from or tell him I know where he is going with the story, but he keeps talking and it annoys me a little. But I don't have a man to man toak with him and tell him he should be this or do that. Only if they ask, and if they do ask, I try to be as diplomatic and understanding as possible.
Personal attacks on friends is uncool.
Yes SF, personal attacks on friends are uncool. I don't think i lost her, really! If she gets mad, i'll apologise very much!
cristina: When my friend told me to go to NYC where i can be single and rich i told her to go to that TV program where they help people to improve their "taste" in dressing
Do you think there was a nice balance in this exchage of words?
Have you ever lost friends by telling them what you think about them? What can't we say? If it's to improve their behaviour, to whom should we tell the harsh truth?
We should always tell the absolute truth...but do it in kindness.
Kindness...a wors lost to the English language.
BTW...always telling the truth does not apply to one's wife!!
Love me two times, baby Love me twice today Love me two times, girl Im goin away Love me two times, girl One for tomorrow One just for today Love me two times Im goin away - JM
cristinaOPLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
StressFree: Love me two times, baby Love me twice today Love me two times, girl Im goin away Love me two times, girl One for tomorrow One just for today Love me two times Im goin away - JM
Lovely!
Who is JM sweetie? Joan Mitchell? I don't know the song.
Well I try not to tell my friends the "harsh" truth..What's the point anyways? They will continue to live their life the way they think it's right and who am I to judge them on their choices. Live and let live is my motto..
And if my friends try to "fix" me I just smile and don't hold a grunge against them..It's always easier to "fix" someone else so if that makes them feel better, I will let them have their moment at least I will let them think so (being such a nice friend )
cristinaOPLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
kamelia: Well I try not to tell my friends the "harsh" truth..What's the point anyways? They will continue to live their life the way they think it's right and who am I to judge them on their choices. Live and let live is my motto..
And if my friends try to "fix" me I just smile and don't hold a grunge against them..It's always easier to "fix" someone else so if that makes them feel better, I will let them have their moment at least I will let them think so (being such a nice friend )
whah?
Some friends need your help...even if it hurts, if they are intelligent and recognise how important your role is in their lives, they will come back to you after you've told them the harsh truth
cristinaOPLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
lusciousmile: I don't have any sort of friendship, or contact with the guy though.
in your view, she is probably worth your friendship than he did, not because it's a principle you have right? I mean, not everyone that sleeps with a guy you're seeing will always end up gaining your friendship right? Just be sure
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Do you think there was a nice balance in this exchage of words?
Have you ever lost friends by telling them what you think about them? What can't we say? If it's to improve their behaviour, to whom should we tell the harsh truth?