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Do you feel supported by those around you?

Rob

I can identify some family individuals and friends who have supported me and believed in me - which has made me feel safe and cared for. There have been others who have enjoyed making me uncomfortable and putting me in awkward situations. There have been unkind family and friends and I havent always been aware when they are being unpleasant and I havent been able akways to distinguish between the times when they are being supportive or not. This seems important. It would make a difference if there were only supportive people around - why is it so difficult to manage them and screen out the negative people? 

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  • My wife and my mom and dad are very supportive and I feel safe with them most of the time but I have always struggled making any friends. I wouldnt say I have any friends I feel safe with. When I have found one I trusted they have usually turned out to hurt or betray me quite badly. I cant tell when people are lying and when they are being genuine 

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  • My wife and my mom and dad are very supportive and I feel safe with them most of the time but I have always struggled making any friends. I wouldnt say I have any friends I feel safe with. When I have found one I trusted they have usually turned out to hurt or betray me quite badly. I cant tell when people are lying and when they are being genuine 

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  • in reply to Billy87

    Billy, glad you feel safe and supported bye wife, mum and dad. I've learned over the years, from hard lessons. Awwwwww bless you. Yes it's not easy making any friends, but I eventually found some nice little friends. That I feel I can trust and be my support, when needed. Hopefully one day you find the same with some friends.