here's a "hypothetical"

Hope y'all had a good weekend. I will make this quick because it's 3am and my knee is the size of a small coconut (soccer incident). Anyhow, I was thinking about this earlier and decided to let you weigh in on the proverbial scale:

When, if ever, is it time to drop a friend from your life? When is it time to part ways with someone who's been a friend for a long time, but someone you suddenly realize has added nothing to your life for quite a while and is someone who no longer shares your outlook or attitudes you look for in a friend? What do you do? A slow phase out or the "band-aid" approach? (the quicker you get it over with the better)

We all make friendships when we're young that stick with us. But as you grow older, things change. This is natural. People change. Physiology, biology, sociology. Simple. Maybe the reason you were friends in the first place is no longer reasonable - be it a love for Star Trek or a shared fascination with bugs. Or perhaps you suddently realize the person no longer fits the profile of people you'd like to hang out with. I'm sure you've all felt this. After speaking to the subject, you wonder "this guy/girl is so annoying, why the fuck am I still friendly with this person?" Or "Jesus H. Christ, this person adds no value to my life whatsoever. If I met him/her today I wouldn't even consider having him/her as a friend". And I guess that's the litmus test. Actually, it's a great one.

And then you think about the past experiences and good times you've spent and think "I'm being a little hasty. We've been through a lot. There's history there". But really you've missed the point. Maybe you SHOULDN'T be friends. People change. Maybe you're not supposed to be friends with that person for the rest of your life. Friendships for the most part are transient. But they're important. Choose them wisely. And don't be afraid to cut the cord when things go wrong.

Now, this is all "hypothetical" mind you...I'm not saying this is happening or has happened. But it has crossed my mind. So be nice to me next time you see me!

PEACE.