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Hello UnF,

Wonderful! :) I think that is great. Thank you for sharing.

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Hello M4, thank you for sharing your more in dept story. I am sure many people share your shoes.

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Hello Cap.

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Robert,

I was recently having a talk to somebody and they informed me that they didn't trust anyone. Then that made me think a bit...

Otherwise, not much.

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Next time Molly.

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Molly, the old guy I reference was from 30 years ago in my life. I was a teenager back then.

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Amic...hmmm...some more food for thought there. I would suspect the closer one becomes to you, the more trusting you would need to be.

But if you are just going to stop and chat with a stranger, there is some level of trust needing to be used I suppose, given the situation. Like in a dark alley? Some people have been kicked down all their lives and cannot even make eye contact with others....does it take trust to make eye contact with somebody?

Just some ideas that ran through my head.

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...but Merc...

I think hate can be an acquired behavior or trait....not necessarily just born with it. People can turn bitter.

....but, something for me to think about. Thanks for that suggestion.

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Hello Merc,

This is nothing wrong with what anyone does in their life.....having a tight group of people you associate with is fine as well....I think. I know for myself, I am usually so busy that it is difficult to let people into my life, no time for them. Friendships require time.

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Hello M4,

I do agree with what you say, it is difficult to trust somebody that is clearly displaying untrustworthy characteristics. There does have to be some level of discernment being used. I am speaking about people who just have a default setting of not trusting anyone...for no particular reason other than they got themselves convinced that nobody is trustworthy.

Like if I was thrown in prison and was surrounded by inmates, I would probably be walking on eggshells a bit.

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Un....

I just read your last statement:

"I'm a firm believer that trust must be earned, it is not a privilege given to an acquaintance."


With your last statement, I have a question for you.

When is the last time you allowed somebody new into your life in real life?

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Hello Un...

Enough said with your statement.

You say you trust in real life and you go on to say how you trust your friends.

That in and off itself sort of add validity to my presumption.

You trust your friends...in other words, because you trust, you are not isolated. (because you have friends)

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Molly....the people with chips on their shoulders can also bring other people down to their level...if these people happen to get close to them for some length of time.

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Hello Kal,

I don't think this is just a clean cut as you either trust or not. Yes, there are extreme cases to be said for either side of that coin....one trust everyone and one who trusts nobody. I think as somebody moves closer to the "one who trusts nobody" side, the more isolated they become and more salty their view toward the world becomes.

He never really told me that Kal, it was rather he told himself that. He lives a long life in isolation. When something went wrong, he would always say to himself that everyone was against him.

I am not sure if he thought I was against him. When I was younger, I would help him out...always looking for odd jobs.

I don't know if I listened to him, but I heard him. I don't think the world is out against anyone. I think the world is to a person in accordance to what they make it for themselves.....for the most part.

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Robert, when it comes to pet rocks and their well-being, my heart turns to putty. So don't think for one second there is not an ounce of compassion in me.

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Hello Ex...the question that comes to my mind is....

I would suspect there has to be a certain level of trust to allow somebody in your world in the first place....in order to have the ability and option to allow them to be trustworthy.

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There you go Robert... ...a classic case of trusting with your wrong head.

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Hello Bear....

Nice to see you and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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As a side note...again...

I find myself trusting, until there is a reason not to trust. (in line with Luke's way of thinking).

I think most people can be trusted against doing major crimes against you. (I suppose it depends on the area you live).

I think when it comes to minor violations, people would feel more comfortable breaking those rules. (as a person, something minor is not much of a big deal) So why not trust them? Most people will not even violate your trust with something like that.


....just two pennies here

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Hello Luke,

I think that is a pretty solid rule of thumb. I suppose one could pose the thought that there are always exceptions to the rule...but...it would depend.

There are people out there that just don't trust anyone by default...

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Z....that could be very true...especially if they allow their wrong head to do the thinking.

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Hello Molly,

There is an elderly guy I knew...he always told me that he didn't trust anyone. He also told me that the world is against him.

I seen him on many occasions with a temper and not many people who would want to be around him.




As a side note, I wonder if one's level of intelligence can bare influence on their attitude.

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Only time will tell Robert.

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Hello Usha, I am happy you recognized the ending for what it was. Be careful with who you think the Driver is and who is Bert.

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good night

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You get bored Robert....watch the music I provide a link to. I am with you...dreaming is cheaper and causes a lot less emotional traumas.

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tickets should be cheap Robert...nobody wants to watch either team.

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That does sound cool.


as a side note Robert,

Are canned peaches still a good source of something healthy to eat...I mean with all the syrup sugar they are in...i think that alone defeats the health quality they normally have.

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Robert, wouldn't that be a good city to move to if you won the lottery for over $350 million? They say you cannot buy love...but it don't hurt for anyone to try anyway.

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Yeah, it gives us hope I suppose.


Vegas operates on the dollar bill Robert....not pop cans though.