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unfortunately we are starting to live in a world where everyone is on their own now… the meaning of the word “friend” is changing, it used to be someone that a person could relie on, trust on and count on for a problem or something like that… today, for most of the people, being a friend of someone isn’t about helping them or showing any act of true friendship, its just all about knowing a person, which who had at least 3 conversations with and nothing more… thats my perspective from my side, i have on my “list” a group called “True friends” and another group called “Just friends” …

i would like to think there are friends who really care about one another. I always try to be one. but I know it is hard to care for someone and see them sinking into depression. I dont blame my friends for letting go, it was just too much for them. but I think they really did care.

i feel the meaning of a friend has changed in the sense that there isnt a tight bond, but just a mere aquantice. i have noticed this lately aswell. how do you feel the meaning of a friend has changed and what do you think caused this school of thought that one should be always thinking of themselves when doing something.

Thats hard to answer because its different in all situations!some see their friends as a way to depict popularity and fame,eg,those with most or the coolest friends are the best!but then theres other people that would die for their friends,truly care for them,respect them and there feelings so…uno everyone is different so as dominent as onside may be both kinds of people and their friendships will always exist!….

I would do anything for my trues friends. but I see your point, I consider myself having two groups of friends, those in the inner circle I would do anything for (though I am not positive it would be returned) and those in the outer circle I wish only good things for but they are only aquantices

I have tons of friends that I’m like this with. I am a very caring person and try to help some of these “friends” when they need it, but have never felt they cared about me any more than just an object to use when they have nothing else to do.
I don’t think the actual meaning of a friend is changing, but they are just harder to come by, because right now I have one amazing friend, and we both care about each other a lot on a personal level. I see there being three groups of friends, the ones you kind of know and maybe talk to a little bit once in a while, the ones you care about deeply, and the one who cares in return.

I find it hard to trust that anyone cares as much about me as I do about them.

it varies from person to person. find the right people.