Yes; you've captured the essence of it very well, why to let go of relationships. I have a hard time with it, too. Love Miss Catt's portrait as well as the one of the cat with the heart o er side.

Great read and so very true. . Let go and let them go as well. I also like what you added here. "real friends we make lift us up when we are down and are always there when we need caring support".
Love the photo here of your Miss Cat. She is still a Beauty and deserves to be treated as Queen.
Hugs and have a Great night.
Lisa xo

I think we all went through similar experiences and each time learned something new. The most important is, that we not carry bad experiences forward. We need to go over and give a chance to someone else.
I would kiss Miss Cat right away, she's so cute!
Hug,
T

Why Miss Catt that was lovely, and I especially like how you worded it so as to lead us to believe your servant wrote it.
No matter though, it is so true :)
Hugs from Alaska (frozen once again)

You know good friends are like gold. I always find it hard to let go.
I may not always comment, but you always give me something to think about, and your photos are inspiring. Ms Catt looks luxuriant in the sunlight. Looking good in your reflection on the profile icon. Have a good weekend :-)

Dear Carole, Very good and insightful post on the true meaning of friendship. Those true to heart are there through thick and thin no mattter what. The gushers, wankers, and drainers tend to fade or make false promise as they drown in their own needs and are best left to their own. As in any relationship water seeks its own level and the cream rises to the top. Or something like that.
Have a great weekend and
as ever be well, my dear friend

It is so true life in the women that Jealousy business is big problems. I have had lost one because of in her negative nature.
I have a five true friends a long time and we don't have no secret between us.
ILife is too short not to just go for it and throw yourself into something and I never want to look back a bad thing ONLY to remember GOOD.
It has been great getting to know you Sis!:-)
A good see Miss catt having a relaxing time.
xoxoxox

So very true words, the true friends are the ones that are there for you no matter what. Negative and one-sided relationships of any sort are just so draining, so the time has to come when you need to let go. Stay positive and smiling, love the photo, that just says 'bliss' doesn't it? xx

Very good post. I don't know if it's my age or what but what you described weighs heavily on me. I too have those friendships that have only hung on by some small thread and I allow it. But then comes the time when you're whole self knows it's time to let it go. Two very valuable (I thought) friendships will be layed to rest and it is a grieving because of the past we shared and what could have been. Time to honor and value myself though.

Negative relationships have a tendency to drag you down. Problem is how to get rid of the ones that are family (my brother, for example). While my mom is still alive I will have to keep up the pretense of a relationship but I know that once she is gone...I will likely cut my ties with him until he undergoes an attitude change....if not....so be it.
Miss Catt looks so happy. Pleased to report that Simba is, once again, a happy camper too!!

I'm very hesitant now of forming new friendships because of being used in the past. And someone who gives from the heart is sometimes taken advantage of. Miss Catt looks so sweet and relaxed.

A very good post Carole. Through most of my life my imediate circle of friends has been small as I imagine it is for most people, I have kept them. There have been people on the fringe but you can tell that there really is nothing there. I would hate the thought of losing my real close friends. A few are scattered around the country but we stay in touch.

Everyone has a story about that subject for sure. Very true letting go is hard to do. Isn't that a song?
Ms. Catt is way too cute here! Awe.

You're right. I've done this more than twice in my life. I have made it a point to evaluate my friends and only keep around those that are true friends. It's a hard thing to do, but I learned a long time ago that I end up being healthier and happier if I do this.

Love the photo! Miss Cat looks so content... absoltely adoreable!

Very true. It can be hard to let go

FLO said it well I couldn't say it any better. Lucky to have you Sis! : )

You are so right...it's hard letting go. But, oh, what a weigh lifts from your shoulders when you do! Miss Catt looks so sweet..and soft.

True friends, the kind that last and are always there for you, are rare indeed.

Aww... someone's enjoying a nice nap.

Cloudy skies rule my place but rains and raindrops are always welcome to shower their love :)

Being in the position I am requires I deal with a lot of unpleasant people, part of the job but I tell you what on my own time I have a very tight circle of friends....like a cop I generally try not to bring work home if I can help it. Cute picture, solid comfort!