Friends that you had to let go.

[Kern Dog]

Hey, shouldn't that 'y' be capitalized? Just wondering, it's been awhile since I was in school.

That was another cell phone post where I make the majority of my mistakes. I meant to use a comma, not a period.
**Corrected**

 

[cosgig]

Not to lose sight of the big picture here, how messy would it have been without the "ladybird" in place?

That was put in place because my MIL had a great lawyer, and it was taken care of while she was still of sound mind and body. It wasn’t long after that when she started to really go down hill. That was also when the “promise” was made to work as a team, although seemingly forgotten today!

 

[kiwigtx]

 

[RemCharger]

That's a rough one

 

[Rick@Laysons]

There's currently two friends of mine that I would GLADLY let go......if only they would just leave already!!!!!

That would be Al Zeimer and Aurthur Itis......

 

[SlingLow]

There's currently two friends of mine that I would GLADLY let go......if only they would just leave already!!!!!

That would be Al Zeimer and Aurthur Itis......

Along with D. Mentia and Warren Outhip!

 

[Kern Dog]

I have noticed something and while it is not scientific, it seems to be a common trait: The men that seem to be the least likely to show consideration for others are often "seasoned" bachelors.
Yeah, you're reading that right. Men that have never been married and are on the other side of 40.
It appears to me that THESE guys have spent their lives taking care of themselves and ONLY themselves so they never developed any compassion or concern for what others may want.
Mike.
Tom.
Shane.
Those are three guys that I knew that never married and absolutely fit the pattern. If you listen to them, it isn't always a matter of them bragging, it is just that they get an audience and suddenly spill their opinions and thoughts with zero regard for others. It does not occur to them that it is not polite to monopolize the conversation. It is not fair to be the only one to speak. Now this may seem like I'm excusing them but that is not the case. Screw them...I just won't tolerate them or associate with them anymore. I've had enough.
I also know some divorced guys that act the same way and it may be one of the reasons that they got divorced.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Tom

 

[Kern Dog]

Oh, hell yeah. THAT is what real friends do.
One of the guys that inspired this thread reverted back to his standard ways after showing some signs of improvement.
Several texts in a row (without me responding at all) telling me about his car projects, his health issues and who the hell knows what else.

 

[j-c-c-62]

"............ thoughts with zero regard for others"

Not sure of the setting being referenced here, but those thoughts when shared not in reference to a tragedy, not honest and forthcoming, often have IMO have the credibility of a salesman and/or a con man. Meaning, speaking for myself, don't sugarcoat it, I'm a man, I can take it, don't waste my time beating around the bush.

 

[Hey-O]

If you notice someone consistently failing to express gratitude or regard for others, it may be time to reconsider how much respect and consideration they truly have for those around them, they're single for a reason. A one sided relationship is not a relationship, it's a soundboard for the troubled. No one can pull ahead dragging a boat anchor and it's time you cut the anchor loose.

 

[Kern Dog]

That is my opinion too, Ulli.
What is the point of maintaining contact with a person that only seems to live to talk about himself ?

 

[j-c-c-62]

That is my opinion too, Ulli.
What is the point of maintaining contact with a person that only seems to live to talk about himself ?

Years back I sat at the table next to Nikki Lauda coincidently at breakfast on Miami Beach. He was alone and reading the paper. I would have loved to have struck up a conversation with him. I imagined it would have been a very one-sided conversation as I am not certain I had much to contribute, and he likely would agree.
Does not hurt to dream.
My opening questions, What was best part of your racing career, and what would you have done different.

 

[Kern Dog]

A conversation is the sharing of information between two or more people. A monologue is when one person speaks while others merely listen.
Unfortunately, none of the conversation manipulators that I have known are interesting enough to listen to.
I get it....if the person you're talking to is a stranger, you two may not have any common interests so you may chat about weather, travel or the news but still...
You have to at least pretend to care. You have to be considerate and let the other guy speak.

 

[j-c-c-62]

I personally believe I can carry on an extended conversation with nearly anybody.
It's a fact people love to talk about themselves.
I kind of get a kick out of it when we both walk away and reflect that they did not ask or get hardly a single nugget of information from or about me, my car or my experiences. I have yet to meet a person I cannot learn something from, if I listen even if they are the center of the "conversation". I don't care if they let me get a word in edge wise, that's likely their loss.

I am not discounting the idea of being considerate of others, but it's often an unobtainable goal it seems, unfortunately.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I've cut loose a couple of "work friends" mostly because of being deadbeats. Always have money problems and conflicts with someone (usually about money, but not presented that way).
Just plain tired of hearing the B.S.

 

[Richard Cranium]

What is the point of maintaining contact with a person that only seems to live to talk about himself ?

You mean like our own General Custer lookalike that the girls all love?

 

[DeltaV]

 

[j-c-c-62]

that might be below the belt.

 

[RemCharger]

You mean like our own General Custer lookalike that the girls all love?

Who, this guy??