People are interesting...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 by The Traveler
Recently, in all 3 of my blogs, I posted my thoughts and feelings about conflict amongst friends, which I have both seen and experienced - with different friends, at different times, in my life.
What I found fascinating, were the very different responses I received from friends regarding this particular post.
One replied to my post via a vile and repugnant voice message on my phone. Another posted in one of my blogs attacking me for what they thought was post about them. Lastly, one replied to my post and said the best kind of friend is one who is honest to you when you need it and stands by you while you figure things out, and that my friend should be glad to have me as a friend and a resource.
So I'm left to wonder....
Why would friend(s) lash out at me instead of asking for clarification if they felt I made a post about them? Why would another take it for what it is, a post of what's in my head and heart?
So I'm off to ponder more...and post again soon.
What I found fascinating, were the very different responses I received from friends regarding this particular post.
One replied to my post via a vile and repugnant voice message on my phone. Another posted in one of my blogs attacking me for what they thought was post about them. Lastly, one replied to my post and said the best kind of friend is one who is honest to you when you need it and stands by you while you figure things out, and that my friend should be glad to have me as a friend and a resource.
So I'm left to wonder....
Why would friend(s) lash out at me instead of asking for clarification if they felt I made a post about them? Why would another take it for what it is, a post of what's in my head and heart?
So I'm off to ponder more...and post again soon.
Posts
Sometimes it takes people a while to sort things out in their own brain and it's often easier to react than be introspective, especially if it's been a bad day. Personally, I feel like I never completely know what a person is going through because I am not them so I always try to give people the "benefit if the doubt" I also believe that most of us know what our shortcomings or weaknesses are already and can be a little "extra sensative" if we're being reminded of them alot lately too. Then again, maybe they truly are a jerk? You're still a good friend for being honest!