I can't trust in people anymore
@clowninthemirror (104)
Brazil
February 3, 2007 10:47pm CST
After many betrayals and disillusionment with friends and other peoples, I realize that I can't trust in human race anymore, and because of this, I became a little antisocial and I have difficulty to relate with other peoples, 'cuz I think that people will disappoint me in future. What do u think? It's a bad thing and I must give the people a second change or I'm right to proceed that?
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@PoeTalker (715)
• United States
4 Feb 07
Isn't it a shame that one of the truest intentions in people is to backstab their friends?? I think you would like this song:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k9zMizbLHYK
It's my personal favorite song right now.
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@icecoldstarr (20)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I understand,it is hard,i find the people who betray me the most is family & friends or people i know stand by me
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@RAMPersona (2033)
• Philippines
4 Feb 07
"to err is human, to forgive divine". we can't deny that there are people and friends surround us only when at good times, sometimes someone's best friend became his/her worst enemy but holding a grudge or just separating yourself like a hermit won't prosper us emotionally nor attaining peace of mind. let's pray we can overcome trials..
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@Lush_heidi (994)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I think in time you will allow yourself to slowly learn to trust again, I myself have been in your shoes and it hurts when you get back stabbed and treated wrong. I keep in mind, not everyone is bad and will hurt you. I think you just need a healing period. I hope things get better for you. it took me awhile and I was shy and kinda antisocial but in the end, I did find some true friends!
@candiec2005 (828)
• United States
7 Feb 07
You just have to be more careful with whom you trust. Not all people are backstabbers. It's not wise to isolate yourself because that leads to depression. Nobody wants to be lonely. Besides, as long as we are in this planet, we will have to coexist with other people. Just be careful with whom you lay your trust in. Make sure that person has proven that he or she is trust worthy because not all people are, as you already know.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
20 Jul 07
Human beings are treacherous, envious and full of mischief-they smile at you but their hearts are poised like deadly daggers, ready to drill through your heart, they like you as a complete failure, when you make it high up in life, they will want to see you quickly on your way down or to your grave and will see this wish come true by any means! You try to extend your pure honest generousity to those you consider nedy with resources you earned with your life, they say you are arrogant and pompous! I agree that when you are beseiged by friends who steam with betrayal in their very blood, withdrawal is possibly the way to go, but in my oppinion this should only be a temporal tactical withdrwal, because as human beings we are both political and social animals, you will need them devils naturally, so try to manoeuvre among them-contain their betrayals, get few good hearted ones to live and work with to isolate the devils in your midst, dont keep off society, you will always need them for your expedience in life!
@albert2412 (1782)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I can understand why you think that way because people have verbally stabed me in the back and mistreated me all of my life. If there was a party, I was not invited to it. People would walk on the other side of the room just not to talk to me or perhaps lie to my face. It is hard for me to trust people.
@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
5 Feb 07
When we have been hurt repeatedly it is hard to trust people. Hopefully you will soon find someone who you can believe in again, I'm sure you will in time. Until then, we just have to learn to take our time when we meet new people and until we feel we know them quite well we should be cautious in what we say or do around them. I hope things look up for you soon.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
5 Feb 07
I think you will when the time comes. I've been through the same and this is the reason why I only have 1 best friend in real life and my husband is my friend. Other than that they are only acquaintances, I won't get too close or trusting them.
It's not that you have to give second chances, if you can't trust, then don't. You have developed your instincts in relationship due to the past hurts, so use it.
Just don't be stingy to those who haven't done anything to you, stay away from personal conversation but join the group parties so to speak. This way you won't be alienated because that will do you even worse.
@panicdreamlabz (8)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I saw a cheap plaque today that said:
" In the great plains of Africa The Sun comes up Every Morning. This is when the Lion hunts the antelope. If the antelope does not run, he will be eaten by the lion. If the lion does not run, he will die of starvation. So it doesn't matter whether you are a lion or an antelope, if you are not running when the sun comes up..."
I like parables like these. It's as if I were standing next to the old wise man (or open
eyed child) as they found wisdom on the scorched earth of Africa...Live life who cares that a dear friend has to make some mistakes protecting their ego while lashing out at you. It will pass. "If good times pass, then the troubled times must as well."
@panicdreamlabz (8)
• United States
28 Feb 07
And to add to it. Since the cliches are pouring out!
You know that saying keep your friends close but your enemies closer.
There is some meaning there that gets lost in translation.
You know sometimes, your best and most trusted friend is the one who betrays you.
The chicken and the egg idea comes into play here. Was it we who were drawn to such people or is it that we become so sure of the betrayed ones forgiveness (or our own self righteousness) that it is merely human suffering doing its inevitable dance? Be sure of your strengths and the pain that others are lashing out at you becomes an opportunity to stand with softened hearts {[(your friend is hurting but doesn't know how to express it, a soft heart will listen past his words and see beyond his actions)}]
Our posture, that of a warriors. Our emotion, tamed by the courage we have inside.
We are ready for the sun to rise and our illusions to be exposed. You are that Warrior.
Life is your greatest Sensei.
@fredgame (1260)
• China
20 Jul 07
i think you're right after such a bitter experirnce but i think you should not stop being social, the only thing is that the way you disclose your problems to people without first knowing who they're. you don't confide in people any how but relate with them. the more you relate with them the more you know them and you'll be able to know who to confide your problem in. this is the little that i can suggest to you.
@purnima175 (435)
• India
17 Oct 09
hio there,
these r tough times and there are more ppl who would use u than otherwise,You just have to be more careful with whom you trust. Not all people are backstabbers. It's not wise to isolate yourself because that leads to depression. Nobody wants to be lonely. Besides, as long as we are in this planet, we will have to coexist with other people. Just be careful with whom you lay your trust in. Make sure that person has proven that he or she is trust worthy because not all people are, as you already know