Using my Christian Faith as a Guideline in relationships
I don't bore my friends with my problems,because I understand they have theirs too. Most times we exchange ideas. I also follow "neither a lender nor a borrower be."
Sometimes, we find ourselves needing help and a true friend will step up and offer, and if I accept the help, then I try to reciprocate two fold.
One of the Christian rules we have to follow to avoid the enemy's influence, is to stay away from trouble. The Devil is the father and author of lies, and contention, Brewing discord amongst us, one of my greatest virtues is to not respond when insulted, challenged, or provoked.
My response is to say a prayer, so having said, that "Father forgive us all our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation.
I hope many see the wisdom in God's word as His word is manifested in our daily lives. God Bless all my sisters and brothers.
It sounds like you live your life much like I do. Many people tell me that to live this way is not something that they can do because people are too ungrateful. I remind them that you rarely get from those to whom you give but when you do the right thing, God sends what you need from those from whom you least expect it.