Whats it like having friends?

crazygeryy

phasers wrote: »

I've only got 2 friends who I see once every couple of weeks. And the friends I have don't like each other so that's a bit awkward. People in general piss me off and it doesn't bother me to do stuff on my own, I hate those 'have you any plans' questions though because apparently if you're not going out getting drunk every night then you're an auld biddy...


I'll be your friend op, but I hate sports and nightclubs... Do you like the cinema?

bloody hell nearly 17000 posts.will you have time?

marshbaboon

Friends are overrated. Sitting in the dark, on your own, masturbating into a jam jar and crying is where it's at.

youreadthis

That's funny OP, you seem to have had friends yesterday.

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Gym, Walk, meet friends, net, watch TV/soccer, cry, drink tea, clean stuff, go to the beach, do handstands in the garden, play playstation.

nachocheese

Here's how to start OP:
Next time one of your colleagues or similar says "What are you doing this weekend?"
You say "I'm doing **** all, how about you?"
When they say "Oh, nothing planned"
You then say "Would you like to do something? There's this film I've wanted to see, a restaurant I've been meaning to try, a pub I've been interested in etc"
If they say no then screw them, there's literally no loss.

I've **** all "friends" but it's my own fault as I was the type who'd meet a girl and ditch his mates. Previously those interests wouldn't last long and the lads would take me back without much said. Now, however, I'm with herself almost 6 years and lives change a lot in those 6 year, especially now that we're mid twenties+. I've plenty of people I can go for pints with though, that being said but I'd be fairly ****ed for somewhere to sleep if something happened with the gf.

efb

Buy a cat

Heckler

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Blahh!! This is exactly the sort of drivel I would have expected from someone with such a conformist username like "iPhone Crusader". Sounds like you buy into the propaganda too much.

In the real world, "friends" are overrated. The idea of "friends" might seem nice from the outset but really it's bullshit most of the time; people may say that they're friends but really they're looking for some mutual benefits, either sex or to be used in other ways.

Amongst "friends", there are usually those who are dominant and those who are submissive. The submissive "friend" is usually the one who has bought into the happy-go-lucky bullshit from a very early age while the dominant "friend" has awoken to the bullshit and is now just playing his/her cards.

For instance, "friends" might do each other favours now and again but they're not doing it for nothing; they're usually doing it with the expectation, sometimes rather naively, that you'll return the favour at some point down the line. Usually the dominant "friend" is more likely to win over on these occasion because he/she probably gauges which "friend" is more likely to return the favour and less likely to screw them over.

The reality is, in your entire lifetime, there might only be one or two people you could really call friends, but even then you're pushing it. If there was a way to read people's minds, then people would immediately realises the true nature of "friends" for what they really are. Most people awaken and realise the true nature of "friends" at some point in their lives.

Pathetic. You have no friends because of your ****ty outlook on life. And some of the replies on this thread are just sad. I can count the number of my true friends on one hand but I wouldn't be without them. Enjoy your solitary bitter existence behind the keyboard.

Wee Willy Harris

When push comes to shove you will find out who your friends aren't; that's for sure realizing this is the first and final step to your enlightenment and identity.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Heckler wrote: »

Pathetic. You have no friends because of your ****ty outlook on life. And some of the replies on this thread are just sad. I can count the number of my true friends on one hand but I wouldn't be without them. Enjoy your solitary bitter existence behind the keyboard.

Never said I didn't have "friends". I do, but to me there're just there to be used, like free drinks at a house party, or doing other little favours, etc.., in return I just enhance their deluded outlook on the world. You actually do need "friends" to get places sometimes, but don't let them know that.

Wanderer2010

I really only have one friend and I have known that person since I was 4, but its not a hugely deep friendship, if they are free and Im free then every few weeks we will head to the cinema or a few drinks to catch up. I didnt have many growing up because Im not into sports etc and prefer reading or videogames plus I have been burnt a few times from people I thought were friends.

I agree with the comments that most people are out for themselves but its nice to have even 2 or 3 people to socialize with. Its hard when people in work seem to be doing a million things every weekend and you feel pressure to conform.

I know many people advise joining a club or gym etc but in my experience gyms are full of people who just want to put their iPod on and do exercise, no small talk etc just in and out so its hard to strike up a chat there. And clubs have people who normally join in groups so its hard (and a bit sad too admit) to join on your own so people tend to stick with their own mates. OP, all I can say is you are definitely not alone and to try and see what hobbies you have so you can attempt a club, even if its hard at first. Good luck.

Heckler

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Never said I didn't have "friends". I do, but to me there're just there to be used, like free drinks at a house party, or doing other little favours, etc.., in return I just enhance their deluded outlook on the world.

Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't have friends. You're a user and the sooner they find out and get rid of you the better for them. I think you're trolling but if not you are one sad possibly sociopathic individual.

beks101

This is the saddest thread I've ever read.

Do so many people seriously have no-one, not a single person, they would describe as a friend? Jesus, that's beyond depressing.

I'd be fucked without my friends, truly fucked. I'd probably survive with my family alone but we'd all have murdered each other after a few months and I'd have to be prozac'd out of it to get through the day.

Everyone needs friends. Everyone. If you think you don't, it's because you've had some sh1tty experiences with some wankers who had no business being described as friends in the first place or because you've been on your own so long that you've lost the ability to socialise/trust/open up.

My friends drive me batshit crazy half the time and guilt trip me when I've been slack with contact for even a week and wind me up and sometimes argue with me over pointless shit but they've picked me up off the floor more times than I can count, they've been that ear that I needed when I would otherwise have self-destructed or something and they make me feel loved and respected and like a legend when I feel like the direct opposite.

Everyone needs friends.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Heckler wrote: »

Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't have friends. You're a user and the sooner they find out and get rid of you the better for them. I think you're trolling but if not you are one sad possibly sociopathic individual.

Fine. I get my fun, and that's all that matters. Every man for himself.

Wee Willy Harris

"Friends are there; whenever you need them there's always a friend when you're dowwwn..."

if not the case, then it's time to whittle those numbers down I think have one but he's stubborn as me so I have to wait til we turn 50; n all options have dried up n to just accept we were meant to be...

fwenz.

Heckler

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Fine. I get my fun, and that's all that matters. Every man for himself.

You do that. Enjoy your sad lonely life. At least at end of it you'll have had your miserable excuse for "fun".

tin79

brummytom wrote: »

I moved to University last Saturday, completely on my own, didn't know anyone up here. In the past few days, I've been out for a drink or to a club or whatever with relative strangers.
It can be weird, but unless you just talk to people, you won't get anywhere. Just make polite small talk, you might have something in common.

Or join some kind of club/society, as cliché as it sounds, it's good to meet 'like-minded people'.

Really? as a student? Didnt have you pegged for college going age. More mid 40s with hairy arms and tattoos. Funny how you pick up odd impressions of people from reading their various posts.

(no offence meant there but I know one guy called Tommy and one guy from Birmingham and you were a hybrid of the two in my minds eye )

wp_rathead

Heckler wrote: »

Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't have friends. You're a user and the sooner they find out and get rid of you the better for them. I think you're trolling but if not you are one sad possibly sociopathic individual.

he is- and being fairly obvious
don't give him the satisfaction Heckler;)

phasers

tin79 wrote: »

Really? as a student? Didnt have you pegged for college going age. More mid 40s with hairy arms and tattoos. Funny how you pick up odd impressions of people from reading their various posts.

(no offence meant there but I know one guy called Tommy and one guy from Birmingham and you were a hybrid of the two in my minds eye )

Don't mind Tom, he's a pathological liar. He's currently serving a ten stretch in the Joy

enfant terrible

I have 104 friends

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Heckler wrote: »

You do that. Enjoy your sad lonely life. At least at end of it you'll have had your miserable excuse for "fun".

Why does not having friends mean that you're destined to be miserable? Can't someone just be content with the material things in life? Everyone is different and to be honest I don't give a flying fuck about other people.

cloud493

Well you might not need 'friends' but its nice to have some company sometimes, for certain things etc.

SharpshooterTom

beks101 wrote: »

This is the saddest thread I've ever read.

Do so many people seriously have no-one, not a single person, they would describe as a friend? Jesus, that's beyond depressing.

I'd be fucked without my friends, truly fucked. I'd probably survive with my family alone but we'd all have murdered each other after a few months and I'd have to be prozac'd out of it to get through the day.

Everyone needs friends. Everyone. If you think you don't, it's because you've had some sh1tty experiences with some wankers who had no business being described as friends in the first place or because you've been on your own so long that you've lost the ability to socialise/trust/open up.

My friends drive me batshit crazy half the time and guilt trip me when I've been slack with contact for even a week and wind me up and sometimes argue with me over pointless shit but they've picked me up off the floor more times than I can count, they've been that ear that I needed when I would otherwise have self-destructed or something and they make me feel loved and respected and like a legend when I feel like the direct opposite.

Everyone needs friends.

Some of us aren't good enough to make friends.

I'm 26, haven't had any friends since I was 13, never had a girlfriend, never kissed a girl, still a virgin and attempted suicide over all this last april.

I've come realise though this is the way I am there's nothing I can do about it, you can't force people to be your friends, some of us aren't born to be likeable and so have to accept solidarity and concentrate on other things to make us happy.

Some of those "never" things probably will remain the same by the time I die (well apart the virgin part I'll seek prostitution long before then lmao). But its likely I have to be like that for the rest of my life. I have to accept it or die. Nothing I can do about it.

Defiler Of The Coffin

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Never said I didn't have "friends". I do, but to me there're just there to be used, like free drinks at a house party, or doing other little favours, etc.., in return I just enhance their deluded outlook on the world. You actually do need "friends" to get places sometimes, but don't let them know that.

That's really depressing man. You don't know anyone you can just chill out and have the craic with, tell funny anecdotes of times gone by and just enjoy each other's company? Or maybe you do and you don't give a damn about them? You sound extremely bitter, did someone f*ck you over before?

Defiler Of The Coffin

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

Some of us aren't good enough to make friends.

I'm 26, haven't had any friends since I was 13, never had a girlfriend, never kissed a girl, still a virgin and attempted suicide over all this last april.

I've come realise though this is the way I am there's nothing I can do about it, you can't force people to be your friends, some of us aren't born to be likeable and so have to accept solidarity and concentrate on other things to make us happy.

Some of those "never" things probably will remain the same by the time I die (well apart the virgin part I'll seek prostitution long before then lmao). But its likely I have to be like that for the rest of my life. I have to accept it or die. Nothing I can do about it.

You've posted about your problems quite a bit on Boards. I'm sorry things haven't gotten better for you but you seem to have accepted your 'fate', embraced it even. You seem articulate and intelligent in your posts, I don't believe for a second that you aren't capable of making friends, you just need to learn to love yourself and accept you are as worthy as anybody else. Once the mental block is gone things will get better for you

DEFTLEFTHAND

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Why does not having friends mean that you're destined to be miserable? Can't someone just be content with the material things in life? Everyone is different and to be honest I don't give a flying fuck about other people.

That's true to a certain extent, sometimes your own company can be the most rewarding and having a vast collection of 'friends' is not everyone's goal in life. You know yourself what makes you happy, but sometimes it is nice to keep like minded cronies around, I like people who agree with my outlook on life, even if they don't I enjoy having fiery alcohol fueled debates.

beks101

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

You've posted about your problems quite a bit on Boards. I'm sorry things haven't gotten better for you but you seem to have accepted your 'fate', embraced it even. You seem articulate and intelligent in your posts, I don't believe for a second that you aren't capable of making friends, you just need to learn to love yourself and accept you are as worthy as anybody else. Once the mental block is gone things will get better for you

That's exactly what it is, a mental block enforced by a barrage of constant negative thoughts that has probably provoked a depression as well that won't allow for any new way of thinking.

I'm sorry for your situation, but at this stage you are a self fufilling prophecy.

No-one needs to be 'good enough' to have friends and some of the most unlikeable, nasty, venomous people on the face of this planet are also the most popular.

I don't know your history but if you give off an air of wanting to be on your own, no-one will bother you. People need to feel wanted, or that their company is valued or appreciated in order to want to stick around. Friends happen when you reach out.

People can change and people do change every day.

SharpshooterTom

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

You've posted about your problems quite a bit on Boards. I'm sorry things haven't gotten better for you but you seem to have accepted your 'fate', embraced it even. You seem articulate and intelligent in your posts, I don't believe for a second that you aren't capable of making friends, you just need to learn to love yourself and accept you are as worthy as anybody else. Once the mental block is gone things will get better for you

No things have gotten better for me actually, I haven't been suicidal at all this month, which is different from april, may, june, july, and august where it became almost daily. I'm feeling optimistic about my future moreso now, but generally about other things, like career, new hobbies, eating healthier, joining a gym, travelling etc.

But I have accepted it yes, its only thing I can do, I can't sit on my arse thinking about it all day, I need to be more proactive now and do other things if I can. I can't force people to like me, so I've simply for the first time accepted my 'situation' and learned to get on with it the best I can. There's a lot of other things I can enjoy in life.

Being a loner is not desirable by any means but its a skill than be acquired over time and can be liveable under the right circumstances I suppose if you have to. Plenty of people have.

Defiler Of The Coffin

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

No things have gotten better for me actually, I haven't been suicidal at all this month, which is different from april, may, june, july, and august where it became almost daily. I'm feeling optimistic about my future moreso now, but generally about other things, like career, new hobbies, eating healthier, joining a gym, travelling etc.

But I have accepted it yes, its only thing I can do, I can't sit on my arse thinking about it all day, I need to be more proactive now and do other things if I can. I can't force people to like me, so I've simply for the first time accepted my 'situation' and learned to get on with it the best I can. There's a lot of other things I can enjoy in life.

Being a loner is not desirable by any means but its a skill than be acquired over time and can be liveable under the right circumstances I suppose if you have to.

I'm glad I was wrong about the first part. But no, do not accept that you will always be alone, demand better for yourself and you will get it. Get the basics right and things will fall into place for you. In the meantime make the most of the new hobbies and any opportunities you get to meet people or to socialise. Things won't work out for you immediately but give it time, don't get disheartened. Things will work out for you.

AngeGal

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

No things have gotten better for me actually, I haven't been suicidal at all this month, which is different from april, may, june, july, and august where it became almost daily. I'm feeling optimistic about my future moreso now, but generally about other things, like career, new hobbies, eating healthier, joining a gym, travelling etc.

But I have accepted it yes, its only thing I can do, I can't sit on my arse thinking about it all day, I need to be more proactive now and do other things if I can. I can't force people to like me, so I've simply for the first time accepted my 'situation' and learned to get on with it the best I can. There's a lot of other things I can enjoy in life.

Being a loner is not desirable by any means but its a skill than be acquired over time and can be liveable under the right circumstances I suppose if you have to. Plenty of people have.

Nobody is born likeable or charismatic, they're skills developed. You don't even need those things to make friends anyway. Being more proactive is great but I think you should join some clubs or societies two, could combine more exercise with that eg. golf society. If you havent had much social interaction it will obviously be difficult at the start but just ask questions,most people love talking about themselves! Only you can change your situation, accepting it won't change it.

Just some advice for all its worth, good luck and I hope you keep feeling better.

pragmatic1

spankysue wrote: »

Friends aren't all they're cracked up to be op, they can annoy the hell out of you too, making you wish you were alone.

I have two friends that I've known since school and I honestly never contact them, only see them a couple of times a year and dread those times when I do have to see them. I have nothing in common with them anymore but they just won't let the friendship die out, fcuking persistent b1tches

I have a friend like this now. Starting to realise that I actually don't like the man at all.

Defiler Of The Coffin

AngeGal wrote: »

Nobody is born likeable or charismatic, they're skills developed. You don't even need those things to make friends anyway. Being more proactive is great but I think you should join some clubs or societies two, could combine more exercise with that eg. golf society. If you havent had much social interaction it will obviously be difficult at the start but just ask questions,most people love talking about themselves! Only you can change your situation, accepting it won't change it.

Just some advice for all its worth, good luck and I hope you keep feeling better.

Why some people are charismatic and others aren't is almost impossible to nail down. Some people certainly are born with it in my opinion, or maybe they are just born with a number of characteristics and physical traits that make them so. Not all charismatic people got that way by simply working on it. That being said work hard and you can achieve many things in life.

Also you are very much correct about asking people questions, people in general love talking about themselves or just giving their opinions. When talking I often just pause and straight away see the other person rushing to fill the silence. In general people love talking about things but you have to give them the chance!

Honest opinion

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Never said I didn't have "friends". I do, but to me there're just there to be used, like free drinks at a house party, or doing other little favours, etc.., in return I just enhance their deluded outlook on the world. You actually do need "friends" to get places sometimes, but don't let them know that.

Wow just wow your a really ****ty person you know that?

ironictoaster

Make a TV show.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Honest opinion wrote: »

Wow just wow your a really ****ty person you know that?

Yeah. I know. Don't give a shite.

Sound of Silence

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Yeah. I know. Don't give a shite.

You only care if other people are untrustworthy and exploitative.

brummytom

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Yeah. I know. Don't give a shite.

If you're serious and not trolling, you're a nasty piece of work. It's just as well you don't appreciate your friends, you don't deserve to have any anyway, the sooner they realise that the better.


I'd hate to be completely isolated. Even now where I'm in a position of having no real friends less than 2 hours away, I've spoken to my mates from home every day. I'd be absolutely fucked without friends. I'd say they're one of the most important things in life to have. If you can't have someone you really trust to turn to when things get rough, where does that leave you?

SharpshooterTom

brummytom wrote: »

If you can't have someone you really trust to turn to when things get rough, where does that leave you?

Yeah but sometimes you get used to coping on your own and you find own way eventually, I certainly have, your don't trust other people, or think people don't want to know you anyway or give a sh!t about you, thats certainly been good portion of my life, at least 13 years now.

I went to Australia completely on my own in january, knew nobody, and if anything went wrong, nobody could help me, given my parents are heavy drinkers they couldn't fly all the way from Ireland so like I was completely on own, and I plan to do it again, in more dangerous countries, in South America for example.

Like I say I was kinda dealt these cards by life, I don't have a great ability of making friends so I have no choice but to live this way.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Honestly, some people are so rich with what they come out with.

Seriously, just look at the "friends" you have. If they fit your definition of normal, then all I can say is that you're just as bad and as vitriolic as I am in my views, but you just can't admit it to yourselves.

You have "friends" to use and to benefit your image. We're all a little bit narcissistic and/or sociopathic but for most people it's implicit and subtle. For others it's more pronounced and less abstract. For some others still, they are well aware that "friends" are there to be benefited from but don't talk about their views in public because of the ramifications it will have, which in turn will mean they might have less to benefit from.

You have "friends" to look normal. You have "friends" to benefit you. People don't sacrifice themselves for other people, they expect something in return; having the favour returned later, emotional gratification or improving their image among their peers, which will in turn benefits them later.

We're all looking for something off somebody else with very little exception, apart from our offspring whom we're basically genetically hardwired to protect to ensure the survival of the species.

If you turn to an introvert or a loner and criticise them, basically all you're doing is asserting your feelings of superiority on them, which in turn makes you feel more normal and wanted; "wanted" and "normal" of course being two core traits that you feel make your life worth living, but this mightn't be the same for others.

If you perceive people not having friends as being a defect, then that's your view but don't try and force your worldview down my throat or other and be so patronising about the way I live my life because you perceive it as "abnormal" or "sad".

In my opinion, it's society's preoccupation with wanting to be "normal" that drives those who are different to the edge and over. They are made to feel bad about themselves if they don't have so many friends or have weird eccentric behaviours.

So, I don't take back anything I've said on this thread and I'm not a troll. Human, beyond our elegant view of ourselves, are basically just civilized sharks. We live to survive. When we're young and our brains are like sponges we're made to think that having friends and acting in such and such a way is the only way to live and feel happy and this sticks with most people throughout their lives.

Those who don't fit this worldview are made to feel bad about themselves and that life is not worth living unless they fit society's view on how to be happy. They're made to feel that they need something more, which mightn't altogether suit them or fulfill their lives; this may ultimately makes them feel empty and worthless. People have to realise that life does not equal society; we're all individual beings not a collective organic entity.

So, if you think my outlook on life is "shitty", "sad" or "depressing" it's probably because you don't like the way it doesn't fit your worldview.

pragmatic1

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

Yeah but sometimes you get used to coping on your own and you find own way eventually, I certainly have, your don't trust other people, or think people don't want to know you anyway or give a sh!t about you, thats certainly been good portion of my life, at least 13 years now.

I went to Australia completely on my own in january, knew nobody, and if anything went wrong, nobody could help me, given my parents are heavy drinkers they couldn't fly all the way from Ireland so like I was completely on own, and I plan to do it again, in more dangerous countries, in South America for example.

Like I say I was kinda dealt these cards by life, I don't have a great ability of making friends so I have no choice but to live this way.

I think you do have a choice Thomas. You seem like a sound lad.

Nulty

phasers wrote: »

Don't mind Tom, he's a pathological liar. He's currently serving a ten stretch in the Joy

And, as far as I can tell, he's not even Tom Cruise

EDIT

I just realised there's three Toms in this thread. Confusing.

1ZRed

pragmatic1 wrote: »

I think you do have a choice Thomas. You seem like a sound lad.

Yeah I think so. You're so honest about everything and open about your problems which I could never be. And for someone who has struggled so much, you pick yourself up, get your degree and you head off traveling the world. All on your own strength.
You seem to be far from a stupid person, and come across as being well rounded despite everything. You say you have your blocks and problems but I think if you can overcome them, you definitely could have a lot to offer people.

Just give yourself a fighting chance at things.

GoldenLight

Oh my Gawd, a lot of posters here that haven't a clue who friends are

I would risk my life for my friends, and I know they would do equally back, but that's not what the OP was asking.

I believe you need to invest time in a group of people, who share your interests.

No one said it was esay, but go back to the start,and begin

Sir Pompous Righteousness

Sound of Silence wrote: »

You only care if other people are untrustworthy and exploitative.

We're all untrustworthy and exploitative in some way or another.

GoldenLight

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

We're all untrustworthy and exploitative in some way or another.

Sir that is your belief, and rightly so you need to own it, but please don't assume I'm the same as you, thank you. I'm sorry your friends let you down so much

1ZRed

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

We're all untrustworthy and exploitative in some way or another.

I think that's a pretty cold way to look at things. That's your own view on things, and that's ok and you're entitled to it. But I know I'm very grateful of my friends and I'm happy I have some good people in my life. I'm the type of guy to look out for them and even care about them more than myself so I'm not exploiting them, nor they me, and I'm trustworthy, as I know they are too.
I don't think you should make swapping statements like that because a lot of people don't feel the same.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

1ZRed wrote: »

I think that's a pretty cold way to look at things. That's your own view on things, and that's ok and you're entitled to it. But I know I'm very grateful of my friends and I'm happy I have some good people in my life. I'm the type of guy to look out for them and even care about them more than myself so I'm not exploiting them, nor they me, and I'm trustworthy, as I know they are too.
I don't think you should make swapping statements like that because a lot of people don't feel the same.

Aren't you that innocent guy who was serious about becoming pornstar and basically moans all day because he thinks he's entitled to a place in university? Yes, I will indeed take heed to your naive juvenile views on society.

GoldenLight

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Aren't you that innocent guy who was serious about becoming pornstar and basically moans all day because he thinks he's entitled to a place in university? Yes, I will indeed take heed to your naive juvenile views on society.

I suggest Sir you back off from trolling, I'm also glad you take heed of his points, but you seem to be a slight bit bitter in a way, Why?

brummytom

Sir Pompous Righteousness wrote: »

Aren't you that innocent guy who was serious about becoming pornstar and basically moans all day because he thinks he's entitled to a place in university? Yes, I will indeed take heed to your naive juvenile views on society.

Jesus, what's happened to you to make you such a bitter person?

Brinimartini

Blondes have more fun wrote: »

Why don't u ask some work guys to go for a drink on a Friday? You will have to put in some effort also. It is a two way street.

All true....I have'nt a single friend left but at the same time I don't socialize
so can't expect much else.Luckily I have my missus, who is my best friend but no others.

Sir Pompous Righteousness

GoldenLight wrote: »

I suggest Sir you back off from trolling, I'm also glad you take heed of his points, but you seem to be a slight bit bitter in a way, Why?

Trolling is another word that seems to be used too much nowadays. To be accused of being a troll, it seems, it just another way to silence people, even though their views may be genuine. Another example of political correctness gone wild.

Dozen Wicked Words

I don't really have any friends, unless you count my wife, she is occasionally friendly Not bothered by lack of friends. I am happily anti-social. I have a lot of people at work that I think I get on ok with, but they aren't friends as such,and I have no interest in what they do outside of work.

Closed my Facebook account as I really wasn't interested in what my old school friends or former work colleagues were doing or their opinion of the X factor.

Still close to my immediate family but that's all. It's much easier and less time consuming not having friends and my funeral will be much cheaper to cater.