It is better to trust a complete stranger not in need than a friend in need...

um, it seems i always believe friends know on net, but this is not mean i dont believe friends in deed.

I would probably trust a friend more than a stranger, however I did trust a stranger, well not so much a stranger, but one who I thought was a friend here in mylot and it backfired. I learnt not to be too trusting with those I meet online.

no I don't agree with you, the virtue of giving is not to have expectations for return, you give with your heart not with the idea of what the person you give you in return, it is not a barter system, if I give you this thing then you must give me your time, whatever true giving from that heart has no conditions attached.

Hi jeanniemay! I did have several experiences with friends before who have taken advantage of my friendship. It is so sad and hard for me to be able to trust again because I felt betrayed even though I have given them so much, my time, my understanding and my savings. I just charged it to experience though. Just my thoughts. Take care and have a nice day! :)

I agree with you. Due to several bad experiences with my so-called "friends" (the first one was in high school, I was more like a babysitter than a friend, and then when I really needed her, she never once visited me, so there, and then college and work, I got better "friends", but come think of it, they only think of me when they need something or whatever - at least that's what I think).So I decided to keep things at a distance (or on surface level)because I dislike feeling foolish.

Well I kinda of agree with you. Sometimes friends can take advantage of you. Not all friends. Sometimes it's the ones you trust the most that will do you wrong. Maybe a stranger is better to trust.

I really do not know how to answer this these days. I do not have any friends in my real life and I am scared to talk to strangers. I am always willing to help anyone in need if I can though. I would help a friend in need and a stranger if I felt safe doing so.

I agree. I have had my worst experience with so called "friends and relatiaves." People that I loved and trusted stuck the cruelest blows but I lived through this and I am lucky I have the asawa that I have but even my own children have betrayed me as they have proven to be only become selfish and uncaring towards me...I told them I am not an ATM machine and not to keep "asking and asking" like there is no tomorrow. My daughter is 37 and my son is 36 and I have been married 22 years to my wife (but of course not there mother) but I told them that they both have good jobs and are on there own and they need to be more responsible with their moneyl. Friends and relatives have done a lot of damage to both of us in the past and we have learned the sad facts that in this life you have to take care of yourself and your immediate asawa and learn to cut selfish people out of your life.

well i think the most time you will trust a friend in need, because who knows that a friend is bad or good? if you have a good friend you thought you can trust but it isn't so, then it don't mean that ALL of your friends are like these person. It always depends on his/her character