Posted by susan47 on August 15, 2006, at 21:38:28
In reply to My narcissistic friend, posted by llrrrpp on August 15, 2006, at 14:13:36
I'd say she probably isn't a real friend to anybody, if she's like this all the time. We tend to think friendship means telling all, when in fact it's the opposite, in a true caring friendship, you don't tell, you discuss, and what you discuss is (i) interesting to both of you (ii) benefits you both in some way, and (iii) makes the bond stronger. Doesn't sound like she's bonded to anybody but her, and doesn't know how to make it happen so always gives Waaaay to much info in an effort to force the bonding .. which can only happen when she really cares. Sounds like .. she doesn't. She's got to care about You. No care, no friendship. Poof. Don't feel bad.
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