Guy Talk: Friends vs Enemies
By: Kyler Stubblefield
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As easy as friendship may seem, there is some difficulty one may encounter when trying to ensure how strong of a bond they share with another. This “Boy Talk” touches base on finding the perfect friend for your set of interests.
When you think or a friend you may think of the following: someone trustworthy,someone that has the same interests as yourself, and someone who defends your name beyond all measures. Many can say they have built long lasting bonds with others, It could almost seem unbreakable. But what if that other might not have your best interest at heart? Does it jeopardize all the history that they shared ? There are different approaches one could take towards this topic, but the one that will be discussed is how to acknowledge the differences between a good friend and a not so good one.
Know Your Flock
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There is an old saying, “Birds of the same feather flock together” that targets a key point. “We attract what we are, not what we ideally desire ourselves to be. Whatever energy you put into the universe is exactly what you will receive back from it” (Karin Sowieja). Dealing with boys and their brotherhoods they create, it’s almost expected that an event will happen that will question their bond. When first taking notice of something that is not of your character, it is best to believe it and then decide whether to continue to deal with it. Friends aren’t identical twins that do exactly the same as the other, but your ”flock” says everything about yourself. When you surround yourself with those who genuinely lookout and support you, nothing but prosperity will come your way. But if you “flock” consist of those of negativity, nothing of good nature will cross your path.
Test The Water
Sometimes it takes trial and error to find out what exactly is the problem. Think of an injured athlete; they know right on something is hurting but it takes some investigating through trial and error to find the root of the injury. Use the same process with your friends. Create a small situation that might potentially occur, and take note of how your friend reacts. The results will leave you with the answer you are seeking and could potentially give you a heads up on what type of “friend” they are. “If you feel like someone really cares about you, and you feel confident that they're a friend, it's probably because they are. If you even have to wonder, it's probably a sign that they're not” (Adam Dorsay, PsyD).
amazing blog. i love how you point out that we attract what we are, not what we ideally desire ourselves to be. a lot of times we become consumed with our environment and we become immune to what we are around!
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