Cost of Success

I once had some friends whose good will I could depend now they begrudge me

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Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/24/2020 2:39:00 PM

A great twist or reverse flip on an age old predicament. It's usually if a friend succeeds do they still remains or keep their old friend or forget them. I suppose if the status quo or power dynamic shifts the ego of the friend who was once top dog can be bruised. But he who does not wish success or begrudge it to another most especially a friend is surely not really a friend are they David ?

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/25/2020 4:16:00 PM

A true or real friend David is surely someone who if you had nothing at all would still be or remain a friend and you can't figure out why

David Kavanagh
Date: 8/25/2020 1:32:00 AM

That’s just my point Christopher I think the capitalist attitude has damaged so many friendships people wanting to outdo their peers rather than just accepting them for what they are, what is a true friend I honestly cannot tell anymore, my family are my friends cheers David

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/24/2020 6:06:00 AM

“fairweather” comes to mind. xomo

David Kavanagh
Date: 8/24/2020 6:13:00 AM

It’s a strange phenomenon with some people super mo they only like you when your a peer, but when success comes they resent, foul weather friends indeed cheers David, oh just had a thought I wonder does it happen on the soup