Friend vs. reputation

[Brianna Nikki]

I have a friend named Leslie. I take to AWANA clubs, but she's really annoying and she doesn't know how to socialize with other people. I don't think she's a christian either! (All the more reason to take her to AWANA) I'm like the only friend she has. That's why she calls me her best friend. The thing is she sings opora music all the time and she screams in peoples ears. Two weeks ago someone put a tac on her seat, too. Yes, she's really annoying, but she's my friend. When I try to correct her she pushes me away. :rollseyes: Because she acts so weird, I only have one friend.....Leslie. At this point it turns out that because of her being weird people think that I'm weird, too. But I don't want to hurt her feelings by telling her she's acting weird. *sigh* Do you have any ideas? If not please pray for Leslie and I. Thanx.

[Brianna Nikki]

[tsth]

Dear Brianna,

You would be caring for her more, by telling her the truth and helping her to be able to make friends. Just speak to her in love, and allow her the room to get mad at first.

Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

She may get mad at first, but hopefully she'll consider your good advice and take it. It will help her in the longrun.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Brianna Nikki]

Dear Brianna,

You would be caring for her more, by telling her the truth and helping her to be able to make friends. Just speak to her in love, and allow her the room to get mad at first.

Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

She may get mad at first, but hopefully she'll consider your good advice and take it. It will help her in the longrun.

In His Love,

Suzanne

Thank you. I will try this method when I see her next time. (Especially since it talks about it in The Bible. )

[Zadok Rox]

Don't forget that God wires us all different. God made some people to be eccentric. Screaming in people's ears might be something you might want to speak to her about, but let her sing opera songs.

[Brianna Nikki]

Don't forget that God wires us all different. God made some people to be eccentric. Screaming in people's ears might be something you might want to speak to her about, but let her sing opera songs.

Oh, ok.

[patricia1]

Don't forget that God wires us all different. God made some people to be eccentric. Screaming in people's ears might be something you might want to speak to her about, but let her sing opera songs.

Yes we are all wired differently, but that does not mean this young person can dominate this relationship by trying to keep others away.

Think about what the word friend means.

There are different people in our lives, some come and go that have good purpose. Those who stay should be friends that love all of you and repect you, you can trust the and vise versa. Sometimes we tolerate an awful lot because we are lonely. To keep a friendship out of desperation gives a meaning to companionship.

If she is truly your friend you have the unspoken right to try and help her by letting her or him know that the behavior is not acceptable. Whether she is a christian or not.

Your real question is should I risk losing this friend? Should I risk making new friends? Try both. Let me know what happens...

[Brianna Nikki]

Don't forget that God wires us all different. God made some people to be eccentric. Screaming in people's ears might be something you might want to speak to her about, but let her sing opera songs.

Yes we are all wired differently, but that does not mean this young person can dominate this relationship by trying to keep others away.

Think about what the word friend means.

There are different people in our lives, some come and go that have good purpose. Those who stay should be friends that love all of you and repect you, you can trust the and vise versa. Sometimes we tolerate an awful lot because we are lonely. To keep a friendship out of desperation gives a meaning to companionship.

If she is truly your friend you have the unspoken right to try and help her by letting her or him know that the behavior is not acceptable. Whether she is a christian or not.

Your real question is should I risk losing this friend? Should I risk making new friends? Try both. Let me know what happens...

Okay.

[Guest Darcy Weavly]

I have a friend named Leslie. I take to AWANA clubs, but she's really annoying and she doesn't know how to socialize with other people. I don't think she's a christian either! (All the more reason to take her to AWANA) I'm like the only friend she has. That's why she calls me her best friend. The thing is she sings opora music all the time and she screams in peoples ears. Two weeks ago someone put a tac on her seat, too. Yes, she's really annoying, but she's my friend. When I try to correct her she pushes me away. :rollseyes: Because she acts so weird, I only have one friend.....Leslie. At this point it turns out that because of her being weird people think that I'm weird, too. But I don't want to hurt her feelings by telling her she's acting weird. *sigh* Do you have any ideas? If not please pray for Leslie and I. Thanx.

hey bee. this is darcy. im sorry to hear about that. i have a wierd friend too and we get on great cause im wierd too and im pretty sure you know who im talking about but thats besides the point. we are not that wierd. no offence leslie. my suggestion; let her burn herself for a while, then try agian. if that doesn't work try

again. i know i sound feeble but maybe this is the kind of thing that takes time. sorry if being ''wierd'' offends you, but i

mean wierd in a cool kind of way. and if i have ever done anything in public that has embarresed you, i apologise.

good luck with the big L, lots of love,

darc.

i will pray

[Brianna Nikki]

I have a friend named Leslie. I take to AWANA clubs, but she's really annoying and she doesn't know how to socialize with other people. I don't think she's a christian either! (All the more reason to take her to AWANA) I'm like the only friend she has. That's why she calls me her best friend. The thing is she sings opora music all the time and she screams in peoples ears. Two weeks ago someone put a tac on her seat, too. Yes, she's really annoying, but she's my friend. When I try to correct her she pushes me away. :rollseyes: Because she acts so weird, I only have one friend.....Leslie. At this point it turns out that because of her being weird people think that I'm weird, too. But I don't want to hurt her feelings by telling her she's acting weird. *sigh* Do you have any ideas? If not please pray for Leslie and I. Thanx.

hey bee. this is darcy. im sorry to hear about that. i have a wierd friend too and we get on great cause im wierd too and im pretty sure you know who im talking about but thats besides the point. we are not that wierd. no offence leslie. my suggestion; let her burn herself for a while, then try agian. if that doesn't work try

again. i know i sound feeble but maybe this is the kind of thing that takes time. sorry if being ''wierd'' offends you, but i

mean wierd in a cool kind of way. and if i have ever done anything in public that has embarresed you, i apologise.

good luck with the big L, lots of love,

darc.

i will pray

Thanx Gracie!