I am a person about self-improving myself every day. I don't like routine and I encourage change in myself for the better. This can have a negative aspect to this mind set because I find myself losing friends as I try to improve myself. It seems that I am dropping friends on a continual basis because we just don't have common goals in life. I find that I get bored of them after a while because it all seems routine to me. For instance, they talk about the same nonsense over and over, I begin to predict their acts, and mannerisms. On average my friendship lasts about 2 years.
2007-12-08 13:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Honestly? I think it's fairly common to have friends that come and go as needs and life situations change. It's a bit odd that you begin to 'predict acts, and mannerisms' - but, hey, if you're no longer being a friend to them, then it's good to move on.
2007-12-08 13:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by mJc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is the purpose for friendship. If you believe they have irremediable brain damage, then there is nothing to do about that. Choose your friends with wisdom. What does 'trying to improve my self' mean.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow
'Maslow postulated that needs are arranged in a hierarchy in terms of their potency. Although all needs are instinctive, some are more powerful than others. The lower the need is in the pyramid, the more powerful it is. The higher the need is in the pyramid, the weaker and more distinctly human it is. The lower, or basic, needs on the pyramid are similar to those possessed by non-human animals, but only humans possess the higher needs.
The first four layers of the pyramid are what Maslow called "deficiency needs" or "D-needs:" the individual does not feel anything if they are met, but feels anxious if they are not met..... Needs beyond the D-needs are "growth needs," "being values," or "B-needs." When fulfilled, they do not go away; rather, they motivate further.'
2007-12-08 22:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my x wife has the same problem! did you ever figure we don't want to hear your views on how to improve our lives! and we don't appreciate being judged to your standards,try the Jehovah's witnesses,I'm sure there willing to listen
2007-12-08 22:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because friends may find it hard to except you the way you are and they fake being friends with you
2007-12-08 22:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋