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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Sorry! Maybe you dont need anyone outwith your family though? Why should it matter if theyre related or not?

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan over a year ago

Not really, Unless I count some of my family members,

But I speak to different people about different issues

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a friend who I know regardless of anything she would be there for me, and me for her.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Not really, Unless I count some of my family members,

But I speak to different people about different issues "

Maybe that's the way to do it? Instead of relying on one person for everything?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I like to think I have friends like that, but when it comes down to the crunch, I'm not so sure.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have a friend who I know regardless of anything she would be there for me, and me for her.

Its a good feeling to know that isn't it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Sorry! Maybe you dont need anyone outwith your family though? Why should it matter if theyre related or not? "

That's true! I know I can rely on (most!) family members as they can me!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I like to think I have friends like that, but when it comes down to the crunch, I'm not so sure."

I hope youre never in a position you need to test it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? "
my oldest daughter female version of me she loves me naturally and I her

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sadly not, I grew up depending on myself. Led a fairly insular existence as a youth/young adult. It's a theme that has continued through adulthood.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? my oldest daughter female version of me she loves me naturally and I her "

Its good to have that closeness. Im a total daddies girl. I still go to my dad for advice about everything.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I saw mine at the weekend, we had a right laugh and a great catch up, it's been 7 months since I've seen him.

We've been there for each other for 30 years and got up to all kinds of shenanigans. Any shit goes down he's the first person I call.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Sadly not, I grew up depending on myself. Led a fairly insular existence as a youth/young adult. It's a theme that has continued through adulthood. "

Do you feel like you want or need someone? I was the same in that i didn't relate well to people and didn't let anyone in. My best friend was kind of thrust on me, he was my husbands best friend and when he passed away he took me under his wing I guess. I couldn't push him.away cos Hes even more stubborn than me!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I saw mine at the weekend, we had a right laugh and a great catch up, it's been 7 months since I've seen him.

We've been there for each other for 30 years and got up to all kinds of shenanigans. Any shit goes down he's the first person I call.

I love that. Its goodto know things dont change despite time or distance.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? "

I spent Saturday with my best friend. We may not see each other every day but after months of not seeing one another it's still like we've never been apart.

I'd do anything for her and I know the feelings mutual

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough. "

That's the thing, as long as you have enough to make you feel secure.

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By *owdyboy 890Man over a year ago

Country West

Not really bunny I have lots of friends but I wouldn't be that close to any of them and if something did happen it would say who was the closest xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough.

That's the thing, as long as you have enough to make you feel secure. "

The most important thing for me, is being secure in myself.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nah just me. People are unreliable

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Not really bunny I have lots of friends but I wouldn't be that close to any of them and if something did happen it would say who was the closest xx"

Does that work for you though? Instead of depending on just one person?

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By *abs..Woman over a year ago

My best friend passed away last year. It has been devastating. Yes I have close friends who I can count on, but not quite the same as with her. A huge gap in my life.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough.

That's the thing, as long as you have enough to make you feel secure.

The most important thing for me, is being secure in myself. "

Yeah. That's something I do struggle with so maybe having a back up is necessary for people like me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Looking at my past? No.

99% for my mum though, we're only human after all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Nah just me. People are unreliable

I think im more unreliable than them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've got a friend. We grew up together. If he knocked on my door now after not seeing him for about 3 yr. I'd help him. I know I could do the same.

My loyalty is timeless. It's not how often I see people, it's what I went through with them. How I relate to them, and the experiences we went through that made us friends. That never breaks.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My best friend passed away last year. It has been devastating. Yes I have close friends who I can count on, but not quite the same as with her. A huge gap in my life. "

Im so sorry to hear this. I bet you have amazing memories x

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Looking at my past? No.

99% for my mum though, we're only human after all."

Lol yeah my mum would get 99% too. She once thought I was only pretending to have food stuck in my throat

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By *owdyboy 890Man over a year ago

Country West

"Not really bunny I have lots of friends but I wouldn't be that close to any of them and if something did happen it would say who was the closest xx

Does that work for you though? Instead of depending on just one person? "

In a way yes bunny cause I'm not depending on just one person, the rest of them are there for me in a way xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a friend who I know regardless of anything she would be there for me, and me for her.

Its a good feeling to know that isn't it? "

Yes it is, one is better than none for sure.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Sadly not, I grew up depending on myself. Led a fairly insular existence as a youth/young adult. It's a theme that has continued through adulthood.

I'd like someone that I could lean on occasionally, but my lack of social circle doesn't really allow it. It's just a situation I've grown used to as I've got older.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Sadly not, I grew up depending on myself. Led a fairly insular existence as a youth/young adult. It's a theme that has continued through adulthood. "

Same.

Sometimes it's best just to rely on yourself. Other people can let you down in your hour of need and make things worse.

I'm more than happy with me, I'm there for myself and I'm reliable.

I'll be there for others, especially my family but find it easier to keep out of other people's business.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've got a friend. We grew up together. If he knocked on my door now after not seeing him for about 3 yr. I'd help him. I know I could do the same.

My loyalty is timeless. It's not how often I see people, it's what I went through with them. How I relate to them, and the experiences we went through that made us friends. That never breaks.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah I have 2 or 3 solid mates like that, we can go 6 months without so much as a text but we know we'd be there at the drop of a hat when needed which has been proven over the years. We all need mates like that

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By *gnitemybodyWoman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

My sister the most,but anyone in my family I would hope.

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By *abs..Woman over a year ago

"My best friend passed away last year. It has been devastating. Yes I have close friends who I can count on, but not quite the same as with her. A huge gap in my life.

Im so sorry to hear this. I bet you have amazing memories x"

I definitely do. I treasure all my friends and I would be lost without them. They are bonkers, but they're my kind of bonkers

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan over a year ago

"Not really, Unless I count some of my family members,

But I speak to different people about different issues

Maybe that's the way to do it? Instead of relying on one person for everything? "

I talk to family/mates about most things like money issues, Health etc but I never talk about women/relationships, I have talked to more people on here about things like that, Even with my mates I don't really go into any details

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a couple but I'd never depend on anyone completely.

What do I do for them? The same in return.

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By *yldstyleWoman over a year ago

A world of my own

Honestly, no.

I have very little family so its me and my boys against the world.

I have a couple of good friends, however we all lead very busy lives.

I'm actually terrified anything happens to me because I have no clue how they my boys would manage.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Looking at my past? No.

99% for my mum though, we're only human after all.

Lol yeah my mum would get 99% too. She once thought I was only pretending to have food stuck in my throat

In all honesty, no details but something pretty horrendous happened to me when I was 18 which she found out about a few months later. Some people outside the situation would say that she didn't make the right choices about it for me, but heyho.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough. "

My other half I count as family

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking about it, other than family no I don't.

And I find that quite sad.

Not even your other half?

I could've relied on my father, and I can rely on my ex husband and vice versa, but that's it. And maybe that's enough.

My other half I count as family

Ah, got it

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I don't chat to my best friend much, we both have busy lives and we're miles apart but I know if I knocked on her door tomorrow it would be like yesterday

Also my sister, who bizarrely I've only known for 3 years but already like 2 peas in a pod

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By *iss.RedWoman over a year ago

somewhere

Yeah I have a friend like this. We can not see each other for weeks at a time due to our busy lives but I know without doubt she'd be there if I needed her.

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By *eather_Loves_SexWoman over a year ago

Halfway Between London and Brighton

Yes I have 3 like this! Plus my parents and bro One main one that I'm the closest too, that when I told her about my sister in law dying she was on the phone within seconds saying what do you need? and was actually crying more than me cos she felt the upset for me. We got each other's backs through anything!

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By *ittle miss belleWoman over a year ago

Hampshire

I'm lucky enough to have a guy and gal best friend who have been there for me through everything, I know I can phone them (and vice versa) and they will be there if needed, not entirely sure where I'd be without either of them!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im lucky enough to have 3 friends who pretty much know everything about me. Don't where I'd be without them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't chat to my best friend much, we both have busy lives and we're miles apart but I know if I knocked on her door tomorrow it would be like yesterday

Also my sister, who bizarrely I've only known for 3 years but already like 2 peas in a pod

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

yes i have a friend who we have even said if we fall out bigtime there are one or two things we would be there for each other -

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a number of friends I could count on if I needed it, but my first port of call would be my family. They know they can count on me.

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By *uziebabyWoman over a year ago

Worcester

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? "

I have a couple and would hope everyone has someone they can rely on for support as for letting them know well I have told them on numerous occasions and try to be as supportive to them as they have been to me.

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman over a year ago

your imagination

Bizarrely was only just talking about something similar to this to another forumite. I have a few lasting friendships from different times if my life that, although we rarely see each other anymore (including family members), I could depend on if the chips were down, and vice-versa. But because of the hidden side of my life (swinging), I can't be completely open and honest with any of them. However I was truly lucky with my first ever swing meet, over time as we shared life experiences we bonded over some similar past tragedies in our lives and became great friends. He's now my closest friend and the only person to truly know all aspects of my life. He gives me a push when I need it, tells me when I'm being an ass and I know I could ask anything of him, and he of me. People often misinterpret our relationship, but that's their issue. I couldn't want or wish for a better friend, and hope that when the time comes that he finds someone special, it won't mean the end

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes. I have Marc, first and foremost. But I also have a handful of friends back home who are there for me, no questions asked (and vice versa).

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By *orkie321bWoman over a year ago

Nottingham

I have one friend who i can rely on no matter what. We've only known each other for 5 years but are really close.

We started out as fwb and for about a year we were shagging each other senseless. One evening we were laying in bed chatting and we both said "shall we ditch the sex and just be mates?" It had got to the point where the friendship was the most important thing for both of us and we didn't want anything to complicate it.

He is the only person in real life who knows i swing, apart from my twin sister who is on here too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Learning how to clean up a crime scene and bury a body alone is a very important life skill.

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman over a year ago

your imagination

"Learning how to clean up a crime scene and bury a body alone is a very important life skill."

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Learning how to clean up a crime scene and bury a body alone is a very important life skill."

Im weak, my friend is a big strong bloke. I need him.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Learning how to clean up a crime scene and bury a body alone is a very important life skill.

Im weak, my friend is a big strong bloke. I need him."

Pffft. You just need to cut it in to smaller pieces.

Amateur.

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By *iablo por la NocheMan over a year ago

Under your bed

Several...

But they're only there to bury the bodies.....

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? "

I have a great friend, we've been best if friends since we were 11.. we've always spent a reasonable time together and don't beed to do anything to let the other know how important we are to one-another... it's obvious.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My husband, who is my total rock.

I have a few friends that I could call upon too although I think it's more likely that my friends would turn to me. I seem to be the one in my circle that people come to in a crises. Always on hand with a hug, a cup of tea and a packet of biscuits!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Learning how to clean up a crime scene and bury a body alone is a very important life skill.

Im weak, my friend is a big strong bloke. I need him.

Pffft. You just need to cut it in to smaller pieces.

Amateur."

Im kinda glad I hadn't thought of that

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My husband, who is my total rock.

Yeah i find im that person in my group of friends too!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a very good friend have known each other since we was 5 I can tell her anything she's like a sister to me, and even though she's moved nearly 200 miles away we are still there for each other

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My husband, who is my total rock.

Yeah i find im that person in my group of friends too! "

I'm OK with that too, I have to be careful that my good nature isn't taken advantage of, but for the most part, it isn't.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a few friends who've seen me through a pretty rough time but not close enough for me to class as being there for me.

I don't let people in very well and don't share the real me. But I'm the one for a few of my friends.

Though after the events of this weekend I'm learning that perhaps there are people there for me besides mr who despite having his own problems is being my rock x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a few friends who've seen me through a pretty rough time but not close enough for me to class as being there for me.

I don't let people in very well and don't share the real me. But I'm the one for a few of my friends.

Though after the events of this weekend I'm learning that perhaps there are people there for me besides mr who despite having his own problems is being my rock x "

Hope you're OK. x x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a few friends who've seen me through a pretty rough time but not close enough for me to class as being there for me.

I don't let people in very well and don't share the real me. But I'm the one for a few of my friends.

Though after the events of this weekend I'm learning that perhaps there are people there for me besides mr who despite having his own problems is being my rock x

Hope you're OK. x x"

No but thank you for your concern. I will be x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've a couple friends like that. I will talk to each differently depending on the issue...but I tend to find I'm the one my friends would call for a chat male or female.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I was just chatting to my best friend. We dont see each other as much as we used to yet I know he has my back 100%. If i needed him at any time hed be there and I am the same for him.

Do you have someone you can depend on completely? Who is it and how do you let them know you appreciate it? "

Not completely no, I have only ever found that from the man in my life, but normally we have to rely on different people for different things - empathy from one, practical help from another, a damn good night out to forget your woes from a third.

True loyalty I have found is rarer than hens teeth, it seems to be out of fashion nowadays, and I take loyalty to an art form.

But it surprising who comes through for you sometimes, hope springs eternal!

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