Comments on Karma. It evens the playing field.: The different faces of me.. fake or real?

thanks for dedicating it to me chicka! anyways i d...

2006-10-03T14:17:00.000-07:00

thanks for dedicating it to me chicka! anyways i do oftend sometimes feel fake when i go with someones idea even when my mind is not agreeing. Sometimes its just cause i wanna get the situation over with..and sometimes its because what i may have to say may be what they not wanna hear sooo. yeh. love ya bb

Of course. I completely understand where you're co...

2006-10-03T00:32:00.000-07:00

Of course. I completely understand where you're coming from. I've always felt strongly as well to voice my views I feel a friend is making a mistake. Just don't beat yourself too hard when you speak up and your opinion isn't accepted by your friend as easily or at all. You're still a great friend and I appreciate everything you've done for me.

Yea you're right. The problem is that I've been ad...

2006-10-02T23:20:00.000-07:00

Yea you're right. The problem is that I've been advised to just shut my mouth. And I just feel extremely guilty for not saying anything because the right thing to do is to not say anything. I feel like I become a bad friend for not warning them, even if they won't listen to me. I don't mind being there for them if things turn out bad, but it's.. pretending to support them at something you disagree with. Even if I don't say anything, it's not like I didn't say anything to warn them about the problem. Do you get what I'm saying? It's like debate, silence means consent. So if I don't speak out against it, it means I'm fine and supporting it. It really bothers me sometimes lol.

But I do like everything else you wrote about though because it is right. =) Thanks for your comment!

Should you think of all these personas as somethin...

2006-10-02T17:50:00.000-07:00

Should you think of all these personas as something you have to fall under? These labels are just a way to name someone, but not necessary define who they are and what their beliefs may be. A punker may dress dark every day of the week but not Sundays for he goes to Church on Sundays. All that is just high school mentality. As you progress into the real world, it'll all slowly start to fade.

Everyone is made up of many different characteristics. I don't see you as being fake at all. In fact, I see you far from it. We all have our own ways of showing different group of people our personalities. However, when it all comes down to it, like being there for a friend or standing up for one, you'll offer the same comfort you'd offer to any other person.

And yes, I think there is a fine line on how honest a person can be. It just all depends on you and whom you're revealing the truth to. Sometimes, as a good friend all you can do is give your opinion and agree to disagree. You can't see it as being fake and you certainly shouldn't see it as not being a good friend. Life is about making mistakes. Until you learn to make them, how will you know not to make them? But the best part of recovering from one is having a friend who will lend a shoulder for you to cry on. And sometimes, a shoulder is all someone needs.