Description : My friends are mad at me, because I don't tell them whats wrong with me?
Last Answer : You talk about in when your ready, and dont worry too much about what other people think, your the one who knows you best
Description : I'm having a hard time relating to my friend/colleague after he did a rotten thing (not to me).
Last Answer : answer:We can only be accountable for our own actions, and have little or no control over others. I think your discomfort might be coming from the fear of how this person might treat ... worth your emotional energy and it will make your professional collaborations with him uncomfortable. Good luck!
Description : What should I do, my best friend doesn't talk to me anymore?
Last Answer : I think you should talk to her about the situation and tell her you do have a right to your opinion, then if its not resolved you should move on with your life. Thats a dumb reason to be mad at someone to me.
Description : When does an acquaintance cross over to become a real friend?
Last Answer : I would put two factors into a determination: Performing an act of service of kindness or help another without any thought of a quid pro quo. Being emotionally available to support another person.
Description : How do I handle a friend making subtle putdowns?
Last Answer : Is your friend very heavy, and likes everyone to be eating when she is eating similar to alcoholics like everyone drinking when they are drinking. If you are normal weight, which you say above, then just ... for many years. She isn't skinny anymore, but out at restaurants she still eats like a bird.
Description : Is this a sign of a bad friend?
Last Answer : Your father was fine and you knew that. You are overreacting.
Description : How would you deal with a situation where a friend of yours has become laughing stock due to certain situation?
Last Answer : I would defend without divulging. As in “Mary has some issues right now that she is working through that I’m not at liberty to discuss with anyone. So if you all could give her a break for now, I’d appreciate it and I’m sure Mary will too.”
Description : Thoughts on this; my friend just died?
Last Answer : If you want to go to the funeral and can make it, don’t let anyone else’s opinion stop you.
Description : If you make plans to go out with a friend and they cancel on you but don't say when they are next available isn't that rude ?
Last Answer : Plans are just that . plans and I do not then demand that anyone who for what ever reason canceled to immediately make a new date. That would be rude on my part to expect that anyone could at ... let alone it working with my schedule. Give them a couple days or more to sort through their calendar.
Description : Are you a great best friend?
Last Answer : I don’t believe in best friends, I left that behind at school. I have an assortment of people whom I enjoy.
Description : How should I say "happy birthday" to an old friend who I haven't seen in a year?
Last Answer : Cards always work. Why do you think we still have them with all of our other means of communication?
Description : How do you transition acquaintances to become your friend?
Last Answer : Coffee shops are the perfect “hang out” environments, can you invite someone along, “I’m on my way to Cafe Yummy, wanna come along?” It’s casual, but will give you a chance to talk, or ask if the person knows of a coffe shop you might like… Good luck!
Description : How can you send a Christmas card to a friend without their address?
Last Answer : answer:We can’t answer that. She can and has. Our opinion of you is irrelevant. If you understand and respect her privacy, then you must do just that, no matter how trustworthy a soul (sic) you are. Send her an ecard. http://www.americangreetings.com/ecards/
Description : Do you think it's right for your friend to become friends with your ex?
Last Answer : yes
Description : How would you feel if you found out a friend of yours defriended your bf on facebook?
Last Answer : answer:Does your boyfriend post a lot? Perhaps she was just tired of all of his news when she isn’t close to him. I don’t think it means anything. I don’t think you should feel obligated to keep someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend as a Facebook friend just because you are friends with them.
Description : How should I handle a friend who is judgemental and insensitive?
Last Answer : I wouldn't consider someone that constantly criticized me to be a friend. If he really is miserable all the time, it could be that he doesn't want to hear about the good things you have going on. ... criticism, tell him that and tell him that it needs to stop if he wants to keep your friendship.
Description : How to deal with a nosy and controlling work friend?
Last Answer : I was annoyed reading this. Until I got to the part about her telling you how to wear your hair, and now I'm just angry. I know this may be diffcult, especially in a work setting, but you need to ... her more likely to do the same thing to you again repeatedly. It is NOT you, it is definitely her.
Description : How you know if they are a true friend?
Last Answer : The one that accept you the way you are.
Description : I feel like am losing my best friend, how can I get them back?
Last Answer : By pulling the strings tighter! :P But seriously, you might try talking about it.
Description : Do you have a good friend that makes you tired to be around?
Last Answer : Just be frank and tell her what the problem is. Sugercoat it a bit and you should be fine. She seems to be a really close friend, so she should understand. Tell her, you are my best friend and I love you for blah blah but there’s this small thing…....
Description : What should I do about my friend?
Last Answer : Perhaps just leave it for a little bit. Either she’ll realise she needs to talk to you, or she’ll realise her boyfriend is an idiot and need your support. Just be there with open arms when she comes around.
Description : Have you ever been disappointed by a very close friend in this way?
Last Answer : I have been disappointed by many people, and I'm sure I've disappointed a lot of people myself. You know your friend better than I do, but I'll bet you anything she is really struggling with ... to say. Or something like that. More importantly: good luck with all your big changes. How exciting!
Description : Trying to be maintain a friendship with an ex boyfriend's friend/ best friend's roommate?
Last Answer : ok. maybe it’s because of the time right now, but i am confused. this person is….your Ex’s Friend? Orrrr your best friend’s roommate? Or both? Or is your ex your best friend?
Description : Would you help a friend who was doing something you disagree with?
Last Answer : I’m not going to assist a friend in the commission of a crime. If a friend cheated on a spouse, I could forgive them for that. If a friend wanted an abortion, I would respect their wishes and be there for them.
Description : Do you have a friend who is a bit trying?
Last Answer : Don’t lend any money to your friends, it only causes problems. Be there as a friends, not as money support.
Description : Is there a proper way to go about asking this young man if he wants to continue our friendship?
Last Answer : Just send him the message saying hi. He’ll want to stay in touch and/or hang out, or he won’t.
Description : Do you have lots of friends or more acquaintances then friends?
Last Answer : I only have one true friend, but tons of acquaintances. I don’t consider people my friend unless I’ve kow them for a while and they’ve earned my trust.
Description : Have you ever ended a long lasting friendship, but made the mistake of keeping in contact with him/her via Facebook or telephone?
Last Answer : answer:Facebbok is easier than phone, because you can defined if it turns onto a mistake. I have reconnected with people from long ago on Facebook - some have enriched me, some have made me wonder what the ... grown or changed in a positive way or not. If you know already, though, don't reignite it.
Description : What was the fallout when you swore at someone?
Last Answer : answer:Mom charged my sister and I $.05 every time we told the other to Shut up! One time, I blew my week's allowance by screaming that at my sister twice in a row. It was worth ... a swear word directed at another person. Effective language to get a point across rarely, if ever, includes one.
Description : If someone is always joking with others, but not with you, what could that mean?
Last Answer : Are you one to joke much?
Description : Could you be friends with someone that doesn't think you should have the right to marry the one you love?
Last Answer : answer:This question cracks me up. My ex-brother in law, who is gay, like 10 years back, and I discussed gay rights one afternoon. He said he would be happy with just civil union rights. I told him that is ... a few days later. He said, Oh, you are the straight guy who is a freak for gay rights?
Description : Ever felt a connection with someone and you're not entirely sure why that is?
Last Answer : Sure. All my friendships are based on feeling that connection. These are the people that I believe I can go without seeing for long periods of time we live in different parts of the country and I’ll still have a great conversation with them when we do get together.
Description : I would absolutely never take the time to befriend someone who ...
Last Answer : Was mean, belligerent, cruel or abusive (and I knew about it or noticed it directly).
Description : Have you ever known someone and you avoided going to their home?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, sadly. I was friends with two girls and going to their house was an absolute nightmare. It always smelled very strongly of cigarettes (both her parents were chain smokers) and her ... . Her mother filed for divorce after her children graduated from high school and they're much happier.
Description : Is it unreasonable to expect someone to not act like a huge butt when they are worried about a cancer diagnosis?
Last Answer : The person had a lot of their mind. Cut them some slack and let it go. Don’t take it so damn personally.
Description : Would you or have you added someone to your fluther who you haven't gotten along with in the past on this or other sites?
Last Answer : No, why?
Description : Is lying bad if you are protecting someone?
Last Answer : I don’t like to lie, but there are instances where it’s necessary. To protect someone is an excellent example.
Description : How should I reconnect with someone with whom I've always had a very close relationship until recently?
Last Answer : answer:Well, you can try. If you miss her company and her presence in your life, tell her that. Be honest. Say something like, I know I have been vocal in my disapproval of some of your life ... is the case, you grieve, learn from the experience, wish her well in life and move on. Good luck.
Description : Now The Pope Met With A Longtime Friend And His Partner A Day Before He Met The Kentucky Clerk- Whoa, Huh?
Last Answer : I don’t really see what the issue is. The Pope is supposed to be Christ’s representative on Earth. Would Christ not meet with someone because of politics?
Description : My Best-friend's husband stole something from me, what should I do?
Last Answer : I think just asking her where he put it is a good start. I’d just say, “I saw your husband pick up my knife to keep it away from the kids, but I didn’t see where he put it. Could you ask him for me?” Then go from there.
Description : My single friends do not ask me out anymore since i am in a serious relationship?
Last Answer : When you do see them, what do you talk about? Is it constantly “we” statements instead of “I” statements? Is everything about your fabulous new “mature” relationship?
Description : Should women fear rape 24/7/365?
Last Answer : Your feelings are the only thing that should be important to you. You may have been a little too cautious, but your gut feeling might have been spot on. We will never know. I think you should ... our minds a lot. Especially in situations we are unfamiliar with or in places we aren't comfortable in.
Description : Can you have too many friends?
Last Answer : Yes, because the more friends you have, the harder it is to spend meaningful time with each one of them.
Description : Do you think there can be an honest, genuine friendship between a human and an animal as if they were two humans or two animals?
Last Answer : Yes. I liken it to two radios being tuned to the same wavelength.
Description : How to gain friends?
Last Answer : You could open up more. If you live your life the way you asked this question, then you give nobody anything to work with. We don’t know if you are male or female, age, interests. How can you friend, if you don’t extend?
Description : Where do you like to hang out with friends?
Last Answer : answer:I live on a 10 acre horse property and most of my city friends come up here to hang out as it is like a mini-vacation for them. haha Being a little older now I don't do bars and pubs ... 't require a lot of activity anymore, I am very content to just hang out and visit wherever that may be.
Description : Have you ever had a really good friendship that ruined you for future friendships?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, I had two friends whom I invested in too much that I just forgot everything else around me, and worse still, I later found out the friendships were not worth investing. The first ... his true color after the breakup and you were no longer involved. You deserve better friends than that.
Description : Don't you think that one can make better friends through a Question-Answer website like ask-public rather than Facebook?
Last Answer : Facebook is not anonymous and therefore superficial by default. People will say whatever the hell they want in an anonymous-ish forum.
Description : Where is Adirondackwannabe? I am sorry, I didn't know how else to go about it.
Last Answer : There was a post a little while ago that I am sad to say Adirondackwannabe is no longer with us ,I do not know the exact details , but he will be missed.
Description : Do you have trouble seeing that you offer others the same things that they do for you?
Last Answer : answer:I would love to get that email. But as it stands I pretty much know every interaction I will have tomorrow will because someone needs something. And it will be that way the day after tomorrow and ... to be a after-thought until you need money or computer help. Fuck it.. Time to watch Suits.