What is your definition of a "good friend"

This topic was created in the Sagittarius forum by SunMoonStars on Sunday, September 11, 2016 and has 17 replies.
Fellow Sags, I've recently found out that a "friend" of mine tried to steal my commission at work.

Needless to say, I will be a lot more careful with making friends in the future. In fact, I'm not sure if they are even worth the trouble, effort and potential headache.

So, I'd like to know:

1) what is your personal definition for:

Acquaintances

Friends

Close friends

2) How much do you ever really trust someone?

3) How do you protect yourself from getting hurt by friends?

Open to everyone!
Ive been burned in the past so i keep damn near everyone superficial only.
To me acquaintance means someone I know of and have normal everyday conversations with. Ie, the weather. A friend knows me better and I hang out with. Someone I can talk to and would be there for. A close friend knows me intimatly (non physical). This is someone I would put myself through hell for. Someone I love platonically. These are the only people I do trust, but not totally, as everyone hurts everyone eventually. You can only be hurt by those you love after all.
To me an acquaintance is someone who I'm still getting to know...could be that we just met a day ago, or months ago but just haven't talked a lot. A close friend is someone who I feel connected to (in a platonic way) and comfortable enough to actually open up to. As for friends, I consider both as friends...if I vibe with someone I consider them a friend. I'm slowly starting to realize that I'm more down with others then they are for me...live n learn I guess smile
Posted by DMV
Ive been burned in the past so i keep damn near everyone superficial only.
Absolutely 100% .

I think I get what you're saying. Can you give some examples about how you might keep them "superficial"?

Thanks for your reply!

Posted by Skybluerose
To me acquaintance means someone I know of and have normal everyday conversations with. Ie, the weather. A friend knows me better and I hang out with. Someone I can talk to and would be there for. A close friend knows me intimatly (non physical). This is someone I would put myself through hell for. Someone I love platonically. These are the only people I do trust, but not totally, as everyone hurts everyone eventually. You can only be hurt by those you love after all.
So true, I feel like I did a lot for this "friend". So that's probably why I feel hurt Sad

Posted by CuddleBug88
To me an acquaintance is someone who I'm still getting to know...could be that we just met a day ago, or months ago but just haven't talked a lot. A close friend is someone who I feel connected to (in a platonic way) and comfortable enough to actually open up to. As for friends, I consider both as friends...if I vibe with someone I consider them a friend. I'm slowly starting to realize that I'm more down with others then they are for me...live n learn I guess smile
How old are you?

I hope you never have to learn the painful and expensive lesson I just did smile


Posted by xXxAliciaXxX
This would have been a good question to ask everyone.
I'd love to know your answer! smile
Posted by SunMoonStars
Posted by CuddleBug88
To me an acquaintance is someone who I'm still getting to know...could be that we just met a day ago, or months ago but just haven't talked a lot. A close friend is someone who I feel connected to (in a platonic way) and comfortable enough to actually open up to. As for friends, I consider both as friends...if I vibe with someone I consider them a friend. I'm slowly starting to realize that I'm more down with others then they are for me...live n learn I guess smile
How old are you?

I hope you never have to learn the painful and expensive lesson I just did smile


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27 years young. I've had a handful of friends who've turned out to be a little fake. Whatevs, still gonna have their back if I feel they're in the right - even if we don't talk anymore. Everyone has a good and bad side - I can't blame em lol. Sure as hell gonna give em an earful when they F up tho...just my personality lol.

Sending good vibes your way! smile
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Posted by CuddleBug88
To me an acquaintance is someone who I'm still getting to know...could be that we just met a day ago, or months ago but just haven't talked a lot. A close friend is someone who I feel connected to (in a platonic way) and comfortable enough to actually open up to. As for friends, I consider both as friends...if I vibe with someone I consider them a friend. I'm slowly starting to realize that I'm more down with others then they are for me...live n learn I guess smile
How old are you?

I hope you never have to learn the painful and expensive lesson I just did smile


27 years young. I've had a handful of friends who've turned out to be a little fake. Whatevs, still gonna have their back if I feel they're in the right - even if we don't talk anymore. Everyone has a good and bad side - I can't blame em lol. Sure as hell gonna give em an earful when they F up tho...just my personality lol.

Sending good vibes your way! smile
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Thank you for the good vibes!

True, everyone has a good and bad side, I need to remember that.

Posted by Plagued
*shit noticed this is in the fire crotch forum

The few friends I do have live in other countries and states so I'm good, and they all pretty much have moon in scorpio lol.

Other then that, I have learned that unless their like Jesus having a true friend is seldom attainable for me. Too many have gone behind my back for their own self gains. To tear down what I have since they lack the ability to form meaningfull relationships. Trust is almost obsolete in my book but can be formed.
Lol...fire crotch.

I like that comment about Jesus. Humans are just flawed beings at the end of the day.

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To me an acquaintance is someone who I'm still getting to know...could be that we just met a day ago, or months ago but just haven't talked a lot. A close friend is someone who I feel connected to (in a platonic way) and comfortable enough to actually open up to. As for friends, I consider both as friends...if I vibe with someone I consider them a friend. I'm slowly starting to realize that I'm more down with others then they are for me...live n learn I guess smile
How old are you?

I hope you never have to learn the painful and expensive lesson I just did smile


27 years young. I've had a handful of friends who've turned out to be a little fake. Whatevs, still gonna have their back if I feel they're in the right - even if we don't talk anymore. Everyone has a good and bad side - I can't blame em lol. Sure as hell gonna give em an earful when they F up tho...just my personality lol.

Sending good vibes your way! smile
Thank you for the good vibes!

True, everyone has a good and bad side, I need to remember that.

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No problemo, anytime dude!

It's something I've been more aware over the years.

Not me, I'm probably a terrible friend. Some people keep hanging on tho
Posted by SunMoonStars
Fellow Sags, I've recently found out that a "friend" of mine tried to steal my commission at work.

Needless to say, I will be a lot more careful with making friends in the future. In fact, I'm not sure if they are even worth the trouble, effort and potential headache.

So, I'd like to know:

1) what is your personal definition for:

Acquaintances

Friends

Close friends

2) How much do you ever really trust someone?

3) How do you protect yourself from getting hurt by friends?

Open to everyone!
Close friends- people i can trust & spend quality time with

Friends-people I can talk & chill with here & there but don't trust

Acquaintances- someone I'm getting to know or someone I'm keeping at a superficial level

A good friend is someone that always has your back and would never do something to you that you would never do to them. So basically another Sagittarius!! We always have our friends at heart, and would never go out of our way to hurt one of our friends. Thats why when people do things to us that we would never do, it hurts us deeply, and makes us see how our good nature makes us naive and vulnerable in this aspect. The thing is we heal, reflect and forgive usually but if it continues we move on and too bad for them- we DONT look back!
Posted by Plagued
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Trust is almost obsolete in my book but can be formed.
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Posted by SunMoonStars
Fellow Sags, I've recently found out that a "friend" of mine tried to steal my commission at work.

Needless to say, I will be a lot more careful with making friends in the future. In fact, I'm not sure if they are even worth the trouble, effort and potential headache.

So, I'd like to know:

1) what is your personal definition for:

Acquaintances

Friends

Close friends

2) How much do you ever really trust someone?

3) How do you protect yourself from getting hurt by friends?

Open to everyone!
I have learned that no one is your friend at work!!! I'm sorry but I do not build relationships with people bc I don't trust everyone!!! They will smile in your face and then later lie or snitch on you to make themselves look good. Instead they look like a fool. I tried this with a chick I worked with and she was jealous of me bc people always complimented me on my appearance. She then started talking bad about me to other people and I found out. So what I have learned is go get your check and go home. It's nothing wrong with being cordial and polite but I don't do work friendships.

Get that money and don't worry about friending people. Everyone is not your friend!!! ? Best of luck to you!!!