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I wrote a blog on wordpress.com about resolving conflicts with friends. I write about topics like these because it's easier to write about them then talk about them in person. Tell me what you think about them.


http://dwarren57.wordpress.com/2009/09/ ... h-friends/

This is really down-to-earth. Though I don't agree with every point you make, it is very refreshing to see you applying your principles to the real world, and giving real-world examples in everyday language to back your claims up. You real-world experience, though, makes me lose faith in people in general - especially this recurring theme of lame excuses. Did they expect you to actually believe these? I thought high school was brutal, but I was ignored - not constantly bullied, ridiculed, etc (okay, maybe behind my back?).

Often, though, I wish people would be honest and say "I don't want to hang out with you". I try to be very explicit about things like that, and when I am with friends ("friends"?) and asked to do stuff I make sure to explain the exact reasons I can and cannot do something, and try to make alternate plans to ensure they know I want to hang out with them - I just can't.

I've been following for a while now and although I'm currently more swamped with work than usual, I've managed to post a couple of comments there (eventually, I'll probably re-read your posts and put much more detailed responses).

In any case, I'm impressed.

Keep up the good work.