@Jeruba I understand a little of the people you talk about, but there are also people that battle life threatening illnesses and diseases and know that life is too short to let the little petty things in life bring a frown upon your face. My friend that just passed battled brain cancer for twenty years. He was 28 when he was diagnosed, and given just 6 months to live. He fought his cancer, fathered two children, and made sure he was there to watch them grow until they turned 18. He had an amazing turnout at the funeral last night. Why? Because he was nice and friendly to everyone he met. He was one of those people that didn’t take life for granted and cherished every moment. One of those people you never forget. So many young people, old people, teachers, people from all walks of life came to give their respect to this wonderful man. I doubt I could say the same for someone who was cold hearted. (I’m not talking about fake happy people like you are, and yes, I’ve met people like that. There are truly kind, wonderful people out there. I hope you get a chance to meet more of these people and not assume they are trying to be fake for everyone.)
and when someone says “I didn’t want to, but” or “I’m sorry, but” is a crock of shit. Be honest. If you really didn’t want to spoil my happy thread, you wouldn’t have. I should have known better to come to Fluther when I was emotional and sentimental and ask a question. My fault. I’ll stick to real friends when I want to remember the good people that have touched my life. Your timing was awful. The day I had to say goodbye to a friend, but, this is Fluther, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Shame on me, I should have known better.