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titania asked in Family & RelationshipsFriends · 1 decade ago

Do people ever change?

Recently I had a falling out with a friend because she had used me. We patched it up because she is going through a messy legal case. I have been helping her with finaces and legal advice which I paid for. I hear now that she is pissed off with me again but no idea why

Update:

so people ever change

Update 2:

I wish i just knew what that story is. I am prepared to fly over to support her and to try help

Update 3:

i love her like my sister so its hard we have been close for a while

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  • nomo
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    people do change but it sounds like your friend hasn't. She just used you again and you let her.

    Fool me once - shame on you

    Fool me twice - shame on me.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, people do change in many ways but still some habits/personality traits do linger.

    When it comes to hoping a friend will change her actions, sometimes it's better not to deal with it. People don't change overnight and changing someone can be extremely exhuasting. They have to realize the problem themself before anything can be done. I find cutting ties or loosening them will prevent atleast me forming resentment towards them or destroying a friendship. Hopefully, the person will turn around down the line and things can be patched up.

    If it is a sever phycological issue (drug addiction or other destructive traits), and your friendship is extremely strong, I would suggest trying to help them out. They do need your support even if they are kicking and screaming.

  • 1 decade ago

    um to answer the main question. I feel no not really

    We can change our appearance and minor things about us. Who we are to the core doesn't change, especially because someone else wants us to.

    It's a total lie to yourself if you think you will change for a friendship or that she will.

    Truth be told that there probably is a reason she is upset with you, and you just didn't see it the same way. Try talking with her and seeing if you can resolve this peacefully and without losing a friendship

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    We ALL change.

    And when one friend changes the friendship is bound to change as well, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

    Do not give her any more money. You have set up a situation where she might feel obliged to you and that too is affecting the friendship.

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  • 1 decade ago

    This is what I have learned. Yes, people can and some do change. However, you must change also. I firmly believe that if you get taken advantage of more than once, you're the one allowing it to happen. You are the only one who can break the cycle.

  • 1 decade ago

    My experience of such people is that they don't change for the better. She has shown her true colors. You ought to find out what you can do to get your money back.

  • 1 decade ago

    Friendships and money do not mix. Be supportive of her emotionally but do not give her any more money. You'll only create more problems for yourself that way.

  • 1 decade ago

    You should definitely talk to her. Reason being...people don't change. Sad, but true. In this situation that is.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Are you sure she isnt using "being pissed off" for another excuse to be unfaithful?

  • 1 decade ago

    no typically once your personality has been set when you are 10 years old you are the same person through out life

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