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Comment by Tony Carroll on August 8, 2012 at 9:28pm Yay, I'm getting a day off! Sorry I haven't been around as much as usual, just been very busy, but I've been thinking of you guys, and reading the posts.
Patricia, I'm so sorry to hear of the problems you're having. I will be thinking of you, and if you ever need to vent or just talk, go to my page. Will be happy to listen/commiserate/laugh/cry with you. You do indeed have friends here.
Melinda & Steph, what can I say other than thank you both for your concern. Big warm fuzzy bear hugs to you both. Your friendship, heck everyones friendship here means so very much to me.Even when I'm too busy to respond back or be as active as I want, you're all in my thoughts.
Be well everyone. Take care.
Comment by booklover on August 8, 2012 at 6:20pm @ Steph~ {{{{{hugs}}}}}
I love the lolcat picture booklover!
Yes, be glad the friendship is over. Now you can move on with your life in a positive way. That person was not a true friend.
Comment by booklover on August 8, 2012 at 6:11pm @ The Flying Atheist, I do have some good friends. This one just seemed to take WAY more than she gave, and it was going downhill already. She got very hostile when I put my views on FB. It may sound cold, but I'm glad the relationship is over. Thanks for the support! :)
I am so glad all of you are here too!
It is wonderful to come here and talk. : )
Comment by booklover on August 8, 2012 at 6:08pm
Comment by Patricia on August 8, 2012 at 6:03pm Thanks Flying Atheist, so glad I found this site with a great bunch of people.
Comment by The Flying Atheist on August 8, 2012 at 5:55pm Patricia, I'm sorry to hear so much pain and stress has come upon you....and in such a short period of time. Please know that my well wishes for you are indeed sincere. We're all glad to have you here.....no matter what mood you're in.
Comment by Patricia on August 8, 2012 at 5:38pm Thanks everyone. It's been hard with just losing both my husband's terrific parents one right after the other, that I thought the stress would make him #3, but he's still holding his own. At least I can come here for some laughs or whining.....whatever the mood is! Love this site!!!
Comment by The Flying Atheist on August 8, 2012 at 5:35pm Melinda, I had a friend in college who was very demanding and manipulative. During one of our many altercations I remember finally saying to her, "I've never had to work so hard to be somebody's friend!" And that's the point. True friendship should never be hard work or cause you unwanted and constant grief. I have a VERY small circle of friends, but boy-o-boy, they are THE BEST. About ten or so years ago I made a conscious decision to rid myself of "toxic" associations and of people that had nothing positive to offer. As a result I have fewer friends but I'm much happier with the friends I do have.
Loren Miller replied to Ruth Anthony-Gardner's discussion Two years of Egypt's Muslilm Brotherhood rule in the group Hang With Friends© 2013 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.


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