Mmmn--I feel the same as wordsofastory, up there. Friendship at its core, to me, is an exchange, where you and the other person make an unspoken agreement to just plain care about each other. I don't feel as if there's anything wrong with that, at all--nor that there's anything wrong with the idea that the ability/desire to care has to do with the care we get. IMHO, feeling that way is more of a sign of healthy self-respect than selfishness, really. Caring with nothing or very little in return sounds like a beautiful thing, but it really... simply hurts far too much to sustain.
An inherent distrust of attention and feelings... unfortunately, sometimes is necessary. True and worthwhile feelings from others, I think, have the stamina to outlast our own suspicions.
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Date: 2005-10-20 03:57 am (UTC)An inherent distrust of attention and feelings... unfortunately, sometimes is necessary. True and worthwhile feelings from others, I think, have the stamina to outlast our own suspicions.
♥ I hope you're doing all right-- *hugs*