October 14, 2010

  • Of Friends and Fools: Fighting Towards Friendship

    I was just thinking back to a new friend I made on Twitter. My first interaction with her was when she scolded a friend of mine and I for the way we were talking about women. At first, I was a little taken aback. I wanted to fight. But then a big smile spread all over my face. I knew I had just met a new friend.

    SAY WHAT?!

    Yes. I tend to make some of my best Web and real-life friends by fighting with them first. People who fight with me care about things. They have passion, and they aren't afraid to share their opinions. They seem more likely to think. And so, whenever I meet a possible enemy, I keep in mind that with the right turn of events, an enemy could become a friend. I've gotten rather good at it by now, but it still amuses me and makes me laugh when it works. And so my former hater is now one of my best friends on Twitter. Ever have that happen to you?

Comments (9)

  • OH yes......  most definitely! ;) it's fun to debate hehe....

  • I haven't, not yet anyway. 

  • OH yeah. passion is def a good sign...but usually my friends and I are passionate about the same thing lol

  • but....i never fought with you?  did i?

  • passionate discussing = yes
    hurtful/hateful argument, usually in which they call me ignorant = not so much

  • She seems like a nice girl. I'm hoping to meet her this fall. Maybe you should take a trip down this way and meet her too.

  • @Doubledb - I second this.  I love being antagonizing and a devil's advocate simply to see if the other person can think for themselves, and convince me to change my opinions.  That ability to sway, provoke, and inevitably, inject depth into a topic really brings out my respect for ppl.  Thus, I am always debating. 

    I'm known for being a hot head and feisty.  Sounds good on paper, but in real life? Not such a great quality. 

  • I can see how through a bit of tention you'd get to see who people are... 

    "Light is seen only when there is the backdrop of darkness."

    Cool you found new friends through it!:) 

  • Some of my best friendships start out that way.

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