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Yes well said. :)

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I think that it generally very true...the Bible actually says that, doesn't it? I think that good company can transform bad character, but it is much harder and much slower, 'if' it happens. .

Thanks for explaining regarding spiritual traps. I don't think I've ever had that happen to me where someone flattered me and said they really valued me, and then.. . Are they narcissists, I wonder? How would you describe them and what happened to you, if you are comfortable sharing more...

I'm very sorry that happened to you.. I can understand EXACTLY how you must have felt, and you must know exactly then, how I've felt. . :cry:.. I would say it probably was a mismatch and incompatibility with both of our situations at the very basic level.. they are not seeking the same thing in...

Do you mean when you are no longer yourself, and have instead become like your friend and then you realize you have falsely portrayed yourself?

Yes I agree with you on teacher, student relationships etc.. Then it is done with good intent and with goodwill for the student ... It's done with a completely different energy.. i like your analogy to master and slave.. another angle of looking at it! :)And it's so cool you use it, because...

I googled it and it said that narcissists do 'bait and switch'.. But what you say is very plausible, I think.. I would rather have them have a dysfunctional way of this way of expressing and relating, than them be a narcissist. But I guess it's still abusive all the same.. As a side note...

WOW. OK... because you just hit it on the head. That's how I feel like - they are punishing me. It's a reward/ punishment system they use on me, that is why it hurts so much, because it's abusive... I actually sense the anger behind it. But like you say it's subtle; it's disorienting just like...

I see.. it sounds somewhat similar to what someone else said here when they called it 'bait and switch'. I think because it's chronic they probably have some kind of troubled personality disorder.. I do pray for them everyday, but I can't be their friend any longer.. Thanks:)

I see.. Well, then no wonder I am so frustrated, because I am generally a very curious person to begin with! lol In this way I am extroverted, but I never demand or pry. I have tried only on a few occasions to repeat the question the 2nd time. They will answer, but there were a few times I...

Yes, that is what I say, too! :giggle:

I think that is a brilliant assessment.. that they were not as interested in me, as I was in them. Short and sweet and to the point, you are!:) I was very open with them in the very beginning of the friendship, even though I closed down a whole lot since the last 6 months. I think I can...

Yes, you said exactly what I believe, too.. In fact Jesus existed from the very beginning, so how can we get a full picture of Him, if we leave out the OT and almost the entire Bible.. I do pray for my friend everyday in hopes they will be convicted, and I pray for their salvation because...

I am CURIOUS about this sentence you wrote, if you are comfortable sharing: " If they teased me with privileged information then withheld it when I showed interest I would probably think they wanted to manipulate me. I would probably try to dig it out of them, but if they refused I think the...

Your singing quote is funny :)

Hi again:) Thank you.. I appreciate your confirmation that you believe they were rude, too. I mean, if they didn't want to answer the question, they could have just said they were not up to it, or maybe even, don't ask me this question, again. That would have been wonderful, at least they would...

I understand what you are saying about narcissism, and I totally agree with you! It's possible my friend has some narcissistic tendencies.. They do portray themselves as a victim often, too. Aside from what you say, to expand on this, I think that generally people do naturally look for other...

LOL haha re: sword wielding maniac! I'm sure you do it respectfully. :) But seriously, I think maybe your strong personality doesn't mind showing up in the things that you really care and are passionate about, and it outweighs the fear of conflict? But it sounds like you have overcome and...