Friends? Check Yes Or (No).
If "one of my best friends" will talk about things he knows isn't true behind my back, what can I expect from anybody else? How can I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that somebody wants me in his or her life? Maybe this is my fault. I expect too much of people, without really offering anything of myself. Maybe it's okay that sometimes I feel like she'd rather I stop trying. Maybe it's normal not to feel like I belong. Maybe I've made it all up in my head and they're wondering why I'm acting strangely. I can tell when people don't want someone else around. They nod and grunt, but don't look you in the eye. No matter how long you talk, or what you talk about, they don't respond with more than a yeah or uh-huh. You're giving everything, and they're giving nothing. I know what that looks like, and I know what to do when I see it. These people are sneaky about it. They'll look you in the eye, smile, and reply. You'll t...