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People from afar think I am a snub because of my reactions to bonding with people, I snap out immediately when I realize I am getting attached to a certain person, but one thing they don't know is that because of my years of experience with friends, I have built a wall around to protect me from being too attached to people I like, and that is because I believe people easily and easily see the good in everyone. I fail to realize that just because I am one who never thinks bad about another person who wants to hurt another person doesn't mean that others are like me.
I am one person who is mindful of the kind of friends she keeps because I for one do not like drama and also I do not like or want anything or anybody who poses stress to me especially when it will not bring out money or make give me the type of financial freedom I am envisioning.
I have had my share of hurtful friendships, friendships built on lies, envy, hatred, and jealousy and when I got to know about it, it shattered my heart and kept me in pain for years. It got so bad to me that I always intentionally fled away from anything that looked like friendship or at the slightest notice that I was beginning to bond or create a connection with someone.
It took me years to realize that not everyone was like me and that not everyone was going to be genuine towards me the same way I am towards them. I learned this lesson the hard way but I am glad I did, so now it is easier to know what I want and can accept or condone in anyone I call a friend.
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I don't have too many friends, and the few ones I have, and see as friends, also see me as a friend because they all know the kind of person I am and as such, it is easier to tell if I see them as friends or not. I am a genuine open-minded person who seeks friends who are genuine, respectful, smart, intelligent, trustworthy, and humble, and also someone who Is open-minded and can air their minds without holding grudges afterward.
I do know that nobody is perfect but then, we all can work towards making ourselves better for whomever will come across us or for ourselves. When I walk with people and become fond of them, I directly and indirectly tell them what I stand for, who I am and everything they need to know about me, I don't go about hiding my true character, I am open, and genuine to the person and at that point, I do not and can not hide anything from the person because I feel we are friends and being genuine so you get to know about me is the best.
Regardless of the age, I am always mindful of what I say, especially hurtful words all because I am a friend to someone, that should not give me the right to be insulting. Good thing I have friends who are older than me, no matter the circumstances, I try to be respectful to everyone both older and younger.
I love people who have a mind of their own, they don't get easily swerved around, especially by what people think or say, I love people who know their worth and who know what they want and go for it at all costs. Those are the values and many more that I seek in a friend.
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