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<DIV><FONT face=georgia color=#3058d2 size=4><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">What to Do When a Friend Becomes Flaky</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<P><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">by Len Sone </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><BR><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Honestly, it happens to the best of us. A LOT! People nowadays just are more fragmented, more portable, and busier. We're all more dynamic than ever. This means that more and more relationships are forming and then ending after just a few meetings, even though there was a brilliant spark in the beginning. We meet to exchange some information with each other and then our ways separate. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The main thing to remember is that this is all very normal. Don't start seeing yourself as unlikable or unworthy. Know that you are absolutely worthy of wonderful lasting friendships. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Next, give your friend lots of space. Stop initiating and see if she picks up the </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">slack</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Sometimes she won't and sometimes she will. If she doesn't, it's good you found out sooner and not later. No one needs a friend who will never call. Hope for the best though. Always assume the best without panic. Maybe she is just busy and dealing with her own demanding issues. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Once she does get in touch, you will have lots of new stimulating things to talk about. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lastly, get more friends if you feel lonely. I know, I know it's easier said that done, but it's worth making the effort. My suggestion is always to do this by following what you are already passionate or curious about. For example, if you are interested in screenwriting, check out those kinds of seminars and clubs, online and offline. Even if you don't befriend a single soul, you'll still learn something and enjoy yourself. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">SOURCE: </SPAN><A href="http://www.artelladailymuse.com/?c=149&a=15648" target=_blank><FONT color=#247cd4 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">http://www.artelladailymuse.com/?c=149&a=15648</SPAN></FONT></A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">flaky </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">- </SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">an offensive term: an offensive term describing somebody regarded as eccentric or irrational ( informal insult ) </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">slack</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - </SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">not showing enough care</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>DISCUSSION POINTS :</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1. According to this article, what is a flaky friend? Have you ever had a flaky friend? What happened? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2. Have you ever been a flaky friend? To whom? Why? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3. Do you think it's better to confront your friend or to just </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">"stop initiating and see if she picks up the slack'</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">? Why? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">4. How do you keep in touch with your friends? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">5. Do you prefer to have a few close friends or many acquaintances? Why? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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