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I have no male friends that I could call for an emergency. Funny enough I have one female friend that I could call anytime about anything and she can do the same. We are only friends; she shares her boy problems with me and I share my girl problems with her.
I've never really bonded with guys; was thinking about that the other day. |
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Never heard the term before, but I have a friend who is awesome! We don't get to communicate like we used to since I have moved from KC area to DFW area 3 years ago. We have been very close since 1990. Both of us are 68 years old. And coincidentally he is in surgery as I write this in Leawood, Ks. for hip replacement surgery. He was very active all of his life, handball, tennis, basketball early on, treadmill, etc. But, Arthur got him. Praying for a speedy recovery of a successful procedure. Thanks for the post, the timing for me was indeed providential.
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I would have to be pretty desperate to call someone at 2 AM, and that would probably be because of some tragedy I hope I never have to live through.
My wife would the first one I'd call, assuming that I wasn't next to her. Or my son. And I could call two of my brothers. - Glenn
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I think I could call most of my friends at 2 AM if I REALLY needed to. But I can't quite imagine what circumstances would make me think or feel that I had such a time sensitive need. To take me to a hospital? I'd probably just call 911 if my wife weren't around. Bail me out of jail? I think my risk for being arrested is quite low these days, and if arrested, I can't imagine anything happening in my life that would necessitate a very hasty return to freedom. And while I like social support and emotional consolation as much as anyone else, I'd still place my friend's comfort first and let them sleep.
The only situation I can imagine would be a late night medical emergency occurring when my wife iss away, if I were anticipating that I wouldn't be able to call at a more opportune time to request that my friend take care of my dog in the morning. But it is a comfort to know that, if unforeseeable circumstances did arise, I have several friends that I could call, and who I trust would respond well. |
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Living in a condo, I have a property management company, a caretaker and some neighbour friends who I could call at 2:00 AM - in an emergency. Anyone else would think I am loosing my marbles.
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Interesting question, one I had not previously considered. And the answer for me is even more interesting, for me at least. Yes, as a minister I have several male friends I could call at 2:00 a.m. who would gladly take my call, knowing that I would never abuse that honor. The odd thing is that I have more of these 2:00 a.m. friends than I have buddies to hang out with during normal waking hours. (Close acquaintances are a bit different from hang out buddies, if you know what I mean.)
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I think this is a remarkable thread. Studies repeatedly indicate that the number one problem among older people isn't health or housing or diet. It's loneliness. And here we have a thread where almost 60% of the discussants admit that they don't have a close friend. I thought I was the outlier in that department, but it turns out I'm mainstream. I wish I felt comforted by that, but I don't.
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I guess I misunderstood the question
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In the past I would've said that I had three friendships at that level. My closest friend died of esophageal cancer almost two years ago. I guess the other two have experienced too much drift after not living near each other for 20 years. We rarely even talk any more. Sad.
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Depending upon the situation, I've got a few friends I could call at that hour for assistance. They also know they can do the same with me.
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Has anyone else experienced an onslaught of SPAM after opening the link in the OP????
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Was that poll in the original thread when it first started? Must have been, but, I don't remember seeing it because I would have clicked on it then. I have never seen that type of poll before. |
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Yes, I have a friend I could call at any time should the need arise. But he lives about 150 miles away. But if I needed him, he’d hop in his car and drive. Even though we don’t see each other often, it’s a bond that is strong and permanent. And I would do the same for him. And he would do it for my wife.
Great friends can be hard to find and harder to keep. I’m fortunate to have a friend like that.
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2AM, oh no
Don't think so. It'd have to be mighty important to try that one on somebody.
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