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Yep, I consider most of my work team to be friends. I know most people would balk at the idea of having any sort of friendly relationship with coworkers, but I spend a large portion of my waking hours with these people and have worked with them for 8 years. My supervisor is a very good friend ... I've house/pet sat for her and hosted a baby shower for her daughter; she's helped me with DIY projects at my house, and was recently the person I called when I had to go the ER. One coworker often goes shopping or out to the movies with me, another coworker has me on record with her kids' daycare as someone who can pick up her kids in case of an emergency.
I can't imagine not being friends with these people just because we work together. We really are like a family.
I hold that you can't truly be friends with someone who has sway over your income and promotions. I think the corporate line about being a family is just that, a corporate line. They pay you to be there. That's not a family.
I hold that you can't truly be friends with someone who has sway over your income and promotions. I think the corporate line about being a family is just that, a corporate line. They pay you to be there. That's not a family.
Well it's worked for us for 8 years. And technically, she's not paying me, and doesn't have final say over my income and promotions. She can recommend me for these, but she is just my supervisor and doesn't have the authority to make those decisions.
I have one close friend that I see several times a week. I have another that I talk to on the phone daily. I have what I call "friends in progress" at church, sometimes it feels like pulling teeth trying to get into the cliques. The rest are just really acquaintances since I don't talk to them regularly or go out with them much.
Why you left out shyness is only something you can answer.
I made the effort and I am a very good friend. Some like myself gave up due to multiple rejections.
I'm not aggressive and back off very easily.
I know several shy people (used to be one myself), and they have many friends.
Shyness CAN be overcome. I did not mention it, as it does not deserve mention.
Not everyone you meet will be your friend. It seems you think that, with your multiple rejection comment.
Friendship is not aggressive... it starts naturally and grows as it is nurtured..
I know several shy people (used to be one myself), and they have many friends.
Shyness CAN be overcome. I did not mention it, as it does not deserve mention.
Not everyone you meet will be your friend. It seems you think that, with your multiple rejection comment.
Friendship is not aggressive... it starts naturally and grows as it is nurtured..
Beyond silly and quite insulting to my intelligence.
Who in their right mind would want to be friends with everyone they meet.
I have always been socially awkward so forming relationships with others has always been difficult to impossible. I can't say I have ever "hung out" with anyone even when I was younger. I suppose I prefer to conduct my life on my own terms in environments where I feel comfortable and have control over.
My definition of a friend is that they will help you move.
My definition of a GOOD friend is someone who will help you move a body.
I have about 5 friends and one GOOD friend. My good friend has helped me move several bodies and it's good to keep that circle small, as I only have to dispose of one other person who knows where they're buried!
Yes, your dog counts. Dogs are better people than most humans.
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