TRUSTWORTHY

Ah, such as an admirable quality. Makes one feel so comfortable if dealing with someone you know you can trust.

And hoping along the way that will somehow remain true. Normally the past has a way of intruding on such hopes.

You remember some person you assumed was loyal as a hound dog who turned out to be totally without any principles. They just were real good at lying about it.

Which doesn't quite make for a pleasant trip down memory lane. Still you do cling to illusion that this time might be different.

Oh it might be just an illusion, but it is better than giving up completely. That is the option and it never feels good.

Still we hope for better. And if we didn't then each day would hardly be something to look towards with more than complain.

Oh plenty do that. Only never in a way that really ends up as a plus. Unless in the category of things we add to denial diary.

Now come on admit it, you have one. It's okay to make that confession. You are not alone.

I bet you keep yours next to the television remote like I do. You know next to those receipts for things such as self improvement items bought of some infomercial that you keep in the closet with the box never opened.

Un-huh, those. See, been there and done that so you don't have to feel alone in that regard.

Meanwhile of course in between times we are adding entries to our denial diary or chapters to our fantasy life novel, we do visit reality on occasions.

Those are the times when it seems that we need to find those pals who will be best friends an not break out hearts. At least lie to us in a way that makes it sound good.

Which I think is a reasonable request. I mean it sure does cut down on the anxiety if we feel somebody cares.

But then hopefully, our need doesn't impact our judgment. That is not a good thing. Making stupid and gullible choices is never a way to make friends.

At least none that you want who won't sell you out for the right price when the time comes. Life is full of those.