Do you keep your enemies close?

[Laurajean1014]

Do you keep your "friends close and your ememies closer?"

In your circle or group of friends, is there one or two people that you know of that are insincere, like to stir up trouble, make others suffer so they feel better?

If so, how do you act around them?

Do you act friendly, do you make them an alliance?

Or, do you avoid them in every way that you can?

 

[Poohgirl]

I used to think she was my best friend, then she seduced my husband. I won't share, Let her have him. Small talk only now....

 

[Aidensmom]

I keep 'em close. I think being nice and friendly to someone who can't stand you is actually the best way to irritate the crap out them.

 

[mtblujeans]

I used to know someone who would say that...."keep your enemies closer". Seemed like she said it about everyone! Now, when I see her, I walk the other way....avoidance....who needs trouble??

 

[inaminute]

I'd rather spend my energies on people I really enjoy being around.

I'm cordial to those I consider troublemakers, but that's as far as it goes. Unless they've really crossed me. In that case, I have nothing more to do with them. They no longer exist in my world.

 

[jbdreamer]

Gosh, I couldn't vote. I don't know anyone I would consider my ENEMY.

 

[NMAmy]

I don't really consider anyone my enemy. However, I do tend to avoid people that I consider toxic. If someone is always negative or causing problems, I just stay away from them. Life is too short to deal with that kind of malarky.

 

[HollyJoy]

I don't have any enemies (that I know of). Did have a falling out with a friend about 2 years ago, but have since cleared the air and we talk. So, I didn't answer the poll.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Maybe enemy is too harsh. Let's say, troublemakers.

I cannot be phony (to myself, mostly or to others). I have a very difficult time embracing people that have malice thoughts, actions or are just mean.

I can only image how much time and thought goes into place when trying to keep "face" with someone that has many faces.....

I guess I have never enjoyed the art of duplicity.

 

[Tantor]

I'd rather spend my energies on people I really enjoy being around.

Exactly how I feel. Not worth the time or effort.

 

[Marseeya]

I don't really consider anyone my enemy. However, I do tend to avoid people that I consider toxic. If someone is always negative or causing problems, I just stay away from them. Life is too short to deal with that kind of malarky.

I agree completely with this.

Besides, I can hardly make enough time in my life for my true friends, so why would I want to be around someone with so much negative energy?? I've been friends with the same group of women since kindergarten, so I think we all know where we stand with one another by now.

 

[MinnieM21]

avoid them

 

[we3disneygo]

My dd11 is a figure skater and the politics at the rink are unreal............ who's your coach?? blah....blah....blah......I keep them thinking there my friends but I know better................................... there so shallow it's really not funny and they all think there foolin someone.......... I even had one grandma show up to chat to see what weve been doin??? come on.......................

 

[Laurajean1014]

My dd11 is a figure skater and the politics at the rink are unreal............ who's your coach?? blah....blah....blah......I keep them thinking there my friends but I know better................................... there so shallow it's really not funny and they all think there foolin someone.......... I even had one grandma show up to chat to see what weve been doin??? come on.......................

Ah, yes. I know all about this. My son plays Tier 1 Travel hockey and much more than pucks fly!

 

[RadioNate]

My true enemies (and yes I have them and no I won't go into it) I avoid at all costs, I even go as far as to hide sometimes.

I usually just make small talk with the troublemakers in my life.

 

[Stitchfans]

Avoid them at all cost. This way they can't make any more trouble for me.

 

[Great-listener]

I think that to be a true enemy the person has to be someone who you are forced to associate with. Either they are a co-worker, neighbor or relative. Without a forced association how could they gain the power to be a true enemy?