Friends

In my life, I am blessed as I have some truly wonderful, caring and genuine friends. Lately though.....I have been having various discussions with various friends, who are all going through relationship difficulties with people who they previously believed without question to be their "true" friend. The discussions really bring to light how a person can change or, is it that the true person and their reason for being your "friend" was not noticed before.....even if the signs were there?

If there is one type of individual, a type which I did not identify or chose to ignore the signs of before, is an opportunist. Those individuals who are only friends with you for as long as it suits them and/or friends with you so as to take advantage of your kindness, job profile, etc. They are among the most clever, deceitful and shallow (from my experience).....the trick is to look out for the signs and steer clear of these people. Signs such as: only there for the good times.....Jekyl and Hyde behaviour once they go up the corporate ladder and your "position" is no longer of benefit to their career aspirations..... I am sure there are more.

So it brings me to the point of how one must appreciate your good friends. Who love you warts and all....who are there for you through thick and thin.....who never give up on you and never make any unfair demand of you. Who let you just "be." To those friends.....I salute and thank you!