Most people are nice only when they can get something from you, Agree?

@Bebs08 (10681)
United States
May 29, 2008 9:50am CST
Well, it is my common experience. Many people I know, are just very kind to you when they think they could get something from you, but when you are broke and you have nothing to offer? they don't even check if you are doing alright, or are fine. Oh!! I am disappointed with this type of people. They will love you very much when you have much, but when you have nothing, you can hardly hear from them. This made me sick. How did you handle this situation? Were you able to experience anything like this? Hope to hear your idea and learn from it.
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@madlees (1377)
• India
29 May 08
Yes It is a common experience. People are always on the look out for something to be taken from you and not to give it to you. All are ready to take. I have seen many like that. We give even our friends emotional security and love. For that only they are there. Everyone expects something from us. Parents need security from their children in their old age. Friends need love and affection and also emotional sustenance. Every one of us need something or the other from others. So don't blame others who are friendly with you for their monetary benefits. They do not have enough and they are coming to you for help. If you do not want to give just say so. If you tell them twice they will not come to you again. But you will be alone in your life, if you are not ready to give anything. Sharing is what is going on in this world. If that sharing is not there then how will things happen. One has lots of food, one has lots of energy, one has lots of money and another has development... So we all share . Ok I know,that was not the answer you expected. I have been going out of the way from what you had asked. I have also faced like what you have said. But I have always pacified myself in the way I had written. I am sharing what I have with these people that's all.
@tigertang (1749)
• Singapore
29 May 08
I know that they always say that everyone wants to become your friend when you have lots of things to give and that you only find your real friends when you have nothing. However, I've noticed that modern life seems to be such that we will tend to be with people who are most "Useful" to us and without intending to, we are placed in situations where we don't deal with people who have "No use" to us. As such, I think we need to discipline ourselves to keep in touch with friends, particularly when they're people who have just given up their positions in life. I remember that one of my most prominent jobs in the corporate sector came from the fact that I bothered to keep in touch with a former editor I once wrote for. I think prominent people always make it a point of remembering the people who remembered them when they gave up the position that made them prominent in the first place.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
29 May 08
thank you for sharing you ideas. God Bless..
@deskue (35)
• United States
30 May 08
Well that is human nature. I'd say get new friends but chances are the new friends would be like that too. I'm sure these people you know are good people, maybe they just have their priorities screwed up. Immature in a word. Reminds me of my teenager. The best thing you can do is be a good example to them and teach the principle It is better to give than to receive. Good luck.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
2 Jun 08
You got it right!! Human nature so to speak but there are aslo good people out there. thanks for replying.
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
29 May 08
That just goes to show who your real friends are. A REAL friend would be there for you no matter whether you have something to offer or not. A true friend will check on you because they care about you not because they want somethng from you.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
29 May 08
exactly right!!! that means forget about this king of friends, they are fake... thanks for sharing..
• United States
29 May 08
I'm very sorry that you have had so many of these experiences. I makes it very hard to trust after that. I've been in your shoes...even with my own family. I helped them out, but when I desperately needed help they turned their back on me. I just moved on. It's sad, but sometimes that is what you have to do. I pray everyday that they will see the errors they have made and will repent before God. I have forgiven them in my heart, but won't ever forget or trust them again. That's all you can really do. Please realize that there are other people, (I believe most people), that aren't like that. Especially if they are a true friend, they will be there for you even when times are bad...just as you are for them. Get out and start making new friends. Trust you instincts and your heart about their personalities, but don't let the past interfere with your ability to not judge others on the way people in your life have behaved in the past. I hope this helps somewhat. Sorry for rambling so much. Hugs.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
29 May 08
You have good points. Just moved on and forget these people. Lol forget that they are around... Thanks for sharing...
• United States
29 May 08
I would say that, yes, all people are nice to other because they want something, be it friendship, love, money or something else. So my question is, who are you referring to? I find that when people want money out of me, they don't even bother to be nice, they just take it without me knowing until later.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
29 May 08
Well, I'm referring to people in general but most to the people around me whom I know for a long time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
29 May 08
That is the difference between an acquaintance and a friend, a friend doesn't like you or hang around with you because of what you have and cares when things are not good. You should not waste your time with people who treat you like that. It's better to have a few good friends than to have many bad ones.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
29 May 08
yeah right!! I agree with you. It is just frustrating to see them around. Thanks for sharing.