open questions, for anyone who still reads this

[mlledupont]

well, i don't think anyone does read this anymore, but i thought i'd try, cause i'd liek to hear some other people's opinions on some things i've been wondering about, all fairly basic, but hey

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[mogutaga]

Oh Slampert, you know I'm always here

[mlledupont]

yayy robert darling, i'm glad you are still around, and how are you by the way? and you gave me some interesting things to think about

[mogutaga]

Ulterior motives are AOK, it just won't make for LASTING friendship the same way less sinister motives might. Friendship is just a state of being, rather than a mindset, if that makes any sense. Even though it's possible for people to remain good friends even though they don't speak to each other/pay attention to one another, during the (extended) interim down-time, I don't think it's fair to call them a friend, because so much changes between now and then, and you're never sure if you will diverge with that person (in thought, in feeling, whatever). I think my point is that in friendship there's always a sort of constant reassessment, whether you pay attention to it or not, which is why ulterior motivey friendships don't last since they are most obviously not going to want to pay attention to you after they get what they want. (By the way. Wanna have like, a marriage of convenience? Lalalalalala tax benefits