tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post1421439529028737137..comments2023-10-31T07:07:00.473-04:00Comments on A Dust Bunny In The Wind: Vanilla, Kool-Aid, pass the Valium, pleasenitebyrdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-7142442201140676232009-09-30T23:12:42.082-04:002009-09-30T23:12:42.082-04:00While the fork option is always a crowd pleaser it...While the fork option is always a crowd pleaser it does make the next lunch date a bit awkward.<br />I had a friend that was in the same bucket.<br />There is really not a lot you can do, just ride out the storm. <br />I basically had to ignore his prattling on. Soon enough the realization will set in that this is just another pyramid.<br />I would say about 6 to 8 months but each person is ZomBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349225506456782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-2711062824400287212009-09-30T17:49:10.219-04:002009-09-30T17:49:10.219-04:00From my personal observations, I'd say that th...From my personal observations, I'd say that these kinds of obsessions take hold, but then generally pass in time. Usually it's when the obsessive realises that, contrary to what has been promised, he (or usually she) <i>isn't actually making money</i>.<br /><br />Until then, as others have suggested, keep your distance.<br /><br />And until you feel the obsession has passed, stay JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09602149715098601478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-24360177233873485992009-09-30T09:19:45.794-04:002009-09-30T09:19:45.794-04:00Some folks just don't want to hear you. So, ta...Some folks just don't want to hear you. So, take care of you, forks in the eye might have jail time.<br />perhaps the old " call me when you come back from the edge" might work?<br />Sorry sweet, I have no sage advice!<br />(((HUGS)))Sorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058557348955007784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-37862604690908283522009-09-30T02:06:16.639-04:002009-09-30T02:06:16.639-04:00I think you have two issues here. One do you tell ...I think you have two issues here. One do you tell her not to talk to you or mention in your presence this drink again. And two do you still like this person enough to keep seeing them. I think you probably know the answer to both. It ain't rocket science. <br />Woof xGrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364403796591955960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-80513262565941138452009-09-29T13:14:22.825-04:002009-09-29T13:14:22.825-04:00Mm.... its a difficult one - you don't want to...Mm.... its a difficult one - you don't want to upset her, but she continues to upset you, and isn't respecting your wishes. She just sees the money shes been brain washed into believeing she'll get with this pyramid selling system to the detriment of losing an old friendship. In a way its nice that she's so focused on it, but she's driving you mad. You could either... tell herJackie Adsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422573807471118887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-89259536011333030382009-09-29T13:07:01.249-04:002009-09-29T13:07:01.249-04:00I agree with everyone else, you need to be honest ...I agree with everyone else, you need to be honest and upfront - good luck!Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-55071616380369902872009-09-29T12:11:34.840-04:002009-09-29T12:11:34.840-04:00Wo!! God she doesn't go on a bit too much does...Wo!! God she doesn't go on a bit too much doesn't she? I'd give her a nice piece of my mind, kindly and if she didn't listen I'd tell her straight that she has obviouslt got to get a life. Your's however is a nice one, you thought you'd be friends for a long long time but things have changed between her and you. Tell her from the heart that you cannot take any more of Indihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053334760178183725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-65803569422241078962009-09-29T07:01:48.073-04:002009-09-29T07:01:48.073-04:00your standpoint about multi level marketing is the...your standpoint about multi level marketing is the correct one, on the other hand it can be a means to make a few bucks. but the energy spent on the process would be of far better use spent on creating a genuine business for yourself!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-9841036869427548322009-09-28T22:31:14.832-04:002009-09-28T22:31:14.832-04:00Well, first of all I think because you and I are l...Well, first of all I think because you and I are like Bro and Sis..."This would drive me crazy too!!" I make it a rule to never pressure my friendships in anyway, so I don't like when it's done to me. I have this thing about respecting people's space.<br /><br />And I think I know you well enough know that you've been patient and understanding and have handled these Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-33147060804713326702009-09-28T21:57:30.366-04:002009-09-28T21:57:30.366-04:00That's really sad that she had ulterior motive...That's really sad that she had ulterior motives in your meeting.ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983729666150401903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-30239395673805148022009-09-28T12:52:41.913-04:002009-09-28T12:52:41.913-04:00Just tell her straight you're not interested a...Just tell her straight you're not interested and to shut the fuck up!<br /><br />I've been there, it drives you mad.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-58557722997896756732009-09-28T11:35:45.074-04:002009-09-28T11:35:45.074-04:00Yep, I agree a fork in the eye is not on, how abou...Yep, I agree a fork in the eye is not on, how about a pair of scissors to the tongue instead!<br /><br />Sometimes we just outgrow our friends and the relationship becomes more and more toxic to us.<br /><br />As in the conversation with three friends of mine of 15 years standing, who were seriously discussing the right depth of ironing board cover for optimum ironing..... what the fuck.<br /><brFire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-27480356197400091032009-09-28T11:31:55.571-04:002009-09-28T11:31:55.571-04:00Nitebyrd, she's not going to listen until she ...Nitebyrd, she's not going to listen until she sees the handwriting on the wall. There are two things about people that I've learned...They detest change in life...and they will not be told they are wrong. Both things have to be discovered on their own. If/when she does so, then you can offer some comfort. Until she's ready, I would maintain my distance if I were you.Ronjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472979072931454332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-32525311447794659472009-09-28T09:17:10.740-04:002009-09-28T09:17:10.740-04:00The only thing you really need to do is to be true...The only thing you really need to do is to be true to yourself.<br /><br />Talk to her about your feelings. Now granted, please serve it on a plate that she can take and that her feelings won't be hurt, but you have a right to feel the way you do.<br /><br />Ask her if she feels the same way? She probably does.Deechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762955915449492543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816289202422790791.post-30140231012426774912009-09-28T00:07:57.671-04:002009-09-28T00:07:57.671-04:00I had a similar situation with an old friend. We g...I had a similar situation with an old friend. We grew in very different directions. To use her brothers phrase, she became a Stepford Wife!<br /><br />I understand that there is give and take in every relationship, but when it becomes ALL take ALL the time, it didn't seem healthy to me any more. I just quit returning her calls. I let things die.<br /><br />Of course there is a lot of vixen kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179434378541993591noreply@blogger.com