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Used and Forgotten: "Why People Only Come Around When They Need You“

“They only call when they want something.” If that sentence hits you a little too hard—you're not alone. Most of us, at some point, have felt like a convenience store. Open 24/7, always available, but only visited when someone else needs something. It's a painful realization that some people don't value you—they value your usefulness. --- The Silent Burn of Being Used At first, it may seem innocent. A friend reaches out after weeks of silence, needing a favor. A relative remembers you exist when they want emotional support. You convince yourself—maybe they’re just busy. But over time, the pattern becomes clear: They don’t ask how you’re doing—just what you can do for them. You support them, but when you need help, they vanish. You feel emotionally drained, undervalued, and invisible. And slowly, kindness begins to feel like a weakness. --- Why People Do It It’s not always evil or intentional. Sometimes, people grow used to your generosity. They assume you’ll always be there...
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When Friendship Became A Transaction

They say friendships are built on mutual respect, effort, and care. But what happens when only one side remembers that? I never thought I'd write about this, but maybe letting it out is part of healing. This is a story about someone I once called a close friend — someone I trusted, supported, laughed with, and believed in. And someone who, in the end, chose money over memories, benefits over bonding, and convenience over connection. He wasn't just any guy. He was a smooth talker — charming, kind (at least on the surface), and great at pretending to be there for me. But slowly, it became clear: everything was conditional. My presence? Welcome — as long as it came with benefits. My help? Appreciated — until it stopped serving him. My feelings? Ignored. I supported him — emotionally, sometimes financially, sometimes just by being available when no one else was. And what did I expect in return? Not money. Not favours. Just basic loyalty, honesty, and mutual respect. But gold digger...
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