I remember priding myself on being a friend to the friendless during school days. Sometimes I still wonder how those kids turned out. But I think Max will be just fine.
Befriending people who are often alone is still worthwhile. While some may prefer to be alone, those who are lonely and don’t know how to make friends often value the gesture. Even if you don’t end up becoming friends, making the offer is still a “nice person” thing to do. If a friendship results, that’s wonderful. But don’t continue it in order to “save someone.” Be friends because you like each other.
NOTE: socially awkward people may take a little more effort to maintain friendship with, and it can be a little bit of a lopsided relationship, but is still totally worthwhile. My daughter is autistic, so I know whereof I speak. I am deeply grateful to her one and only friend for being willing to make an effort.
Phoebe is echoing what she has heard others say about introverts. If someone is quiet, keeps to themselves and doesn’t cause trouble, why do so many people have a problem with this?
Ever stop and think that maybe Max chooses to live this way and is perfectly happy with it?
Marigold is a unicorn. They don’t have delusions of grandeur, they ARE one. Also, I think Max, and a LOT of introverts and auties, prefer to be alone. Something to do with managing stimuli.
Averagemoe almost 2 years ago
If it were anyone else, I’d say that they’re only saying that because of their delusion.
Antiyonder almost 2 years ago
Phoebe: I thought I could even star in my own comic strip and even Nicktoon where I get top billing over you..
Marigold: I’m not talking to you for another 24 hours.
iggyman almost 2 years ago
Relationships are sometimes puzzling Phoebe!
Decepticomic almost 2 years ago
Now, now. You’re both delusional.
nsr60 almost 2 years ago
I remember priding myself on being a friend to the friendless during school days. Sometimes I still wonder how those kids turned out. But I think Max will be just fine.
mistie710 almost 2 years ago
Relax… and play g..gg..golf!
Sorry, wrong Mmmmmax!
Wizard4168 almost 2 years ago
Oh, Phoebe, don’t try to “save” Max. Just hang out with him because you like to.
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 2 years ago
She’s right; a talking unicorn is grandeur. Even if she is vain.
jbarnes almost 2 years ago
Befriending people who are often alone is still worthwhile. While some may prefer to be alone, those who are lonely and don’t know how to make friends often value the gesture. Even if you don’t end up becoming friends, making the offer is still a “nice person” thing to do. If a friendship results, that’s wonderful. But don’t continue it in order to “save someone.” Be friends because you like each other.
jbarnes almost 2 years ago
NOTE: socially awkward people may take a little more effort to maintain friendship with, and it can be a little bit of a lopsided relationship, but is still totally worthwhile. My daughter is autistic, so I know whereof I speak. I am deeply grateful to her one and only friend for being willing to make an effort.
Whatever happened to common sense? almost 2 years ago
“…saving outcasts from debilitating loneliness.”
Phoebe is echoing what she has heard others say about introverts. If someone is quiet, keeps to themselves and doesn’t cause trouble, why do so many people have a problem with this?
Ever stop and think that maybe Max chooses to live this way and is perfectly happy with it?
asrialfeeple almost 2 years ago
Marigold is a unicorn. They don’t have delusions of grandeur, they ARE one. Also, I think Max, and a LOT of introverts and auties, prefer to be alone. Something to do with managing stimuli.