So I've been wanting to ask this question for awhile but honestly I'm kind of afraid it'll come across wrong. Bear in mind that if this comes across bitchy, that's not what I'm intending I just want to spread it out. I don't know if it's my generation, or just my area, or maybe just the people I have come into contact over my last 22 years of life but where are the genuine people at? I remember growing up and my mom had a friend that actually cared and would be what I consider a friend. To this day they have a great relationship. What I mean is, I've noticed that people tend to only ask questions about your life to be nosey and/ or start rumors. They make plans but cancel them if something better comes along. Or worse than that, they won't make plans with you saying that they are busy all day but later when they literally have nothing to do, THEN they come back trying to make plans. I can't talk to them because nothing stays personal. They're far from dependable. They'll tell you about their problems and you'll offer advice or just listen but when its your turn... all you get is "sorry, that's sucks" and moves on to another subject. They won't check on you after they knew you had a serious medical appointment. Or did they know? Because they don't listen and interrupt. They have double standards left and right. You probably get the gist by now. Do you experience this too? Why do you think things are this way?