Have you ever belived what one friend says about what another friend has said

@jugsjugs (12967)
August 13, 2010 3:09pm CST
about you?Now you can believe what you like,but are you the kind of person that would just go along with what they are saying for a peaceful life or are you a person that would believe what they have said.When you see that friend next would you say what this other person had said about you,would you confront them or just wait to hear if anything else has been said.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
17 Aug 10
no. i think the decision would be mine to believe or not - so no. i won't believe if i have not proven any truth in what this person is saying to my friend. at least i have to give him benefit of the doubt right? :D
• Slovenia
17 Aug 10
I never really put much thought into that. I'd just kind of ignore it or say, well let them have their fun. I'm not a person who would argue really, and I never really cared much about gossip, it's like through one ear in through another one out...it's really a waste of time to bother with gossip and with things like what she said/what he said/and what this other one said. I kind of got used to it that not everyone you'll meet in your life will like you and that's okay, cause it'd be a bit strange if we all would get along without arguing and gossiping.
• India
16 Aug 10
Well right now I no longer give two dimes about who things what about me. however, when I was younger and we were in school and college, those were the days of drama and intrigue and naturally you understand, we’d all be very worked up about who said what about whom, who complained to the teacher, who bunked college and was seen with whose boyfriend… those days of immaturity where pure fun nonetheless. Nowadays, I find adults are much less forgiving and much more susceptible to irrational doubts and jealousy and so its best not to participate in any kind of gossip. Neither do I go in for confrontations as it all creates a very unpleasant situation all around.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
15 Aug 10
Let them say for all they want.. We cant please everybody in life, and it's their mouth, they are free to talk about anything they want, so long as they feel happy?? haha =D And we being the victims, what can we do?? The more we try to explain things right, the more it seems we care trying to cover up for our 'flaws'.. lol =D So let nature take its course, and let their eyes see the truth behind those words.. hehe
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
16 Aug 10
I recently had an experience like this with a friend of mine and one of her other friends. Well, I knew that something was wrong as soon as it happened and I definitely wasn't at all happy with the girl that was talking about me. I thought that she and I had the potential of becoming friends as well, but after this incidence, I actually am only cordial to her, but our relationship doesn't go any further than that.
@vstone89 (19)
15 Aug 10
i follow my own personality. i never believe a friend over a friend, because in the end the truth always is revealed. i dont normally go along, i decide for myself.
• Malaysia
13 Aug 10
I'll let that thing flow freely justly like a natural gravity pull and matter-of-fact it's a free promotion on my side. A chance for others to come forward in getting verification from me. Secondly, same thing happen if someone or somebody telling bad thing(s) about my friend(s). in my perception the one who told me the news about it is a bad guy. In fact, I never asked for it. Whatever, I'll smartly perform self-investigation to any news that I've received and I dislike slanderous element intrudes in my happy daily life. Another thing is I must know why they told me? for what?
@celticeagle (166941)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Aug 10
I might have when I was younger but I just dont go in for gossip and drama anymore. I would definitely confront them. Nip it in the bud! I go in for real friends so if one is saying obsurd and idiotic things about me and trying to get my friends against me or whatever I don't need them as friends. Goodbye!
@doormouse (4599)
14 Aug 10
my friends say different things about each other,good and bad,but i don't think it's my place to go telling tales about what someone has said,i may not agree with what has been said but i don't like being accused of telling tales,but if someone was to specifically ask me what was said then if i thought it was relevent i would tell them,but i'm not one for getting into the whole SHE SAID,HE SAID thing
@vandana7 (100282)
• India
14 Aug 10
I try to put myself in the shoes of the person about whom something is said, and try to reason from his or her perspective. Many times I dont take instant decisions, but having seen enough of life, I think I am fairly adept in looking at things as they actually are. I do confront, and I give a fair chance. Thereafter, the decision is mine, based on past experiences, and what others have narrated, my decision stands for good. I have also noticed one thing about me. The person who tells me about such people. If I dont have a good opinion about the person, I am inclined to go the reverse way. :) So I am not a very good person to gossip with I'm afraid. :)
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
14 Aug 10
I don't like confrontations, so I probably wouldn't do anything. It would depend on the situation whether I would believe them or not. If the person that told me had anything to gain from me getting mad at the person, I might not believe them.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
14 Aug 10
I would rather not hear because I would be bothered about it which I would rather use my energy and resources for something else more worthy of doing. If I'd heard I would rather see it for myself if it's true. It's not fair to label people or to assume they are so and so when they are not. Thanks for the interesting post.
• United States
14 Aug 10
i basically just ignore it. I will not go on and believe something until i actually hear that person say something about me. If i ever did hear something i would just move on because i hate arguments.