John Vervaeke - How To Deal With Losing Friends As You Develop

From Modern Wisdom Podcast 294 | Creating A Life Of Meaning & Wisdom - John Vervaeke.

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[ChrisWillx]

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[nigol]

Losing friends is actually a benefit. People are fake, they intentionally drag you down. It's better to have one or two real friends than dozens of fake ones.

[goldismoney]

I have lost friends and family members. That is just the way it is....Authenticity and truth is more important to me.

[realCharAznable]

In my 20's I had a lot of friends, some just casual buds, but also a core few who I expected to be close to for my entire life. I'm 31 and they're all gone now. It seems like everyone got a memo saying to no longer tolerate anyone who has any difference of opinion with you about anything, and if they do to just drop them and run. I didn't get that memo.

[craigsips]

When I was a kid my dad didn't have any friends by choice and I didn't understand it. Then I grew up, I understand it now.

[edytatehrani]

Friends who leave you when you begin to grow were not real friends in the first place.

[tommackling]

If you are feeling lonely, remember, you're not alone. There are a lot of fine people out there, feeling the same way.

[Gettingitreal]

I’ve walked away from friends I can no longer respect. Once respect is gone, I can’t fake it.

[hannubal]

26 years old and I've lost all of my friends and cut my abusive father out from my life - but I'm happier than I've ever been. I know that I will find true friends as I continue growing.

[fifthof]

I only have one friend. I'm 59. Even that friend I only see maybe once a year. I dumped my other friends eleven years back. Even though I had known them for decades I don't miss them. I like solitude and never get bored in my own headspace. My wife thinks I'm totally weird. Being on my own de-stresses me.

[TheHylianJuggalo]

I would rather have 2 good friends that accept me when I tell it like it is, than 10 'okay' friends that I have to kiss up to.

[Jalexwade]

In my first month off the cocaine. Friends are going to drop like flies soon. Perfect timing video. Buddies vs friends is brilliant

[ezekielbrockmann]

Quitting facebook was the best loss of friends I've ever experienced. I'm so much happier now.

[robertpace]

My parents had lifetime friends, but they were all from the same geographic area. Things are different now. People move away from their birthplace and live in several regions over our lifetimes now, so that causes people to have different experiences and outlooks. It's nice to reminisce with old friends, but if you both grew in different directions, talking about the old times only fills so much time. We have to have current similar interest and similar values to make reunions be a long lasting event or they become just a short magical moment to look back on fondly.

[riffmagos]

The more authenticity you seek, the more friends you'll lose along the way.

[kilozulu]

“Have no friends not equal to yourself.” - Confucius

[absp]

You have no idea how much I needed this. Thanks.

[marianlynch]

I have lost a few friends this past 4 years simply because I liked Trump. I wish them every success but glad they are out of my life now.

[JohnBlessingPaligap]

Lost my two sister this year and all communication has broken down because of their left-wing ideology . It's very sad but there is nothing I can do about this, life goes on...

[kbeetles]

I always avoided people who seemed not to be genuine, they followed the herd, said what they were supposed to be saying- this is a pretty lonely place to be in but I always had 1 or 2 good friends. Those relationships were very precious and satisfying.