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I am from Austria, Europe and it takes A LOT for me to call someone a friend. Partially because having been dropped by a few "friends" in my childhood though.
by Akronymus 5y ago
I am from Austria, Europe and it takes A LOT for me to call someone a friend.
Partially because having been dropped by a few "friends" in my childhood though.
- failwhaleshark 5y agoI must be the weird American who thinks the word "friend" still means something. Acquaintances and Facebook friends don't mean squat to me without aligned interests and/or repeatedly-observed indicators of character. And, I don't have time for unnecessary online "social"-climbing, people who waste my time, drag me down, or mooch. - had you at a disadvantage but never exploited it - someone who helps you move a couch and a desk - lend a book to and always get it back - lend a small amount of money to and always get it back - leave something at their place and they tell you about it - can count on them for a couch if you get locked-out The closest of friends: - you would kill for them and vice-versa - you trust them implicitly with everything: secrets, material, and family - you could be mistaken for family and/or your families blend together to where no one can really tell who-is-with-who
- lostmsu 5y agoThis is bluntly simple, but really strikes the right note for me.