Seems Like Everybody Dodgin You?

They are.

Ever had that person that is a friend, you like them, you go way back, but you have a hard time forcing yourself to answer the phone when they call. You'd rather just let them leave a message to find out what they want. Why? Maybe they fall into these categories:

1. Prosecutor: "Oh, you finally answer your phone!" - this is the whole start a conversation off with a prosecutor bit. It doesn't matter when you actually spoke to them last, it's the same song every time. Maybe they say, "Too Hollywood now, huh?" or "I wondered if you were alive." Whatever it is, who wants to start a conversation with being attacked?

2. The Unnecessary Forever Call. Who? What? When? Where? and maybe Why? That's what we want to know. What could have been easily done in 3 minutes turns into a 30+ minute time-consuming conversation we could have had in person.

3. The whiner - nuff said

4. The Begger - if they call ... they need something ... and not something like a buddy to grab a beer with or someone to catch a game. No, their neighbor's aunt is moving into the 3rd floor of her apartments and they just need help with the last few "awkward" things (a.k.a. washer, dryer, sofa). They need somewhere to crash for 2 weeks. The need a ride to the airport Monday morning at 5am. You get the idea.

5. The Guilt Tripper: Combine a little of #3 & #4 and mix it with a little "it's all your fault" or maybe some "I would do it for you."

6. Mr/Mrs Over-sensitive. Get over yourself! Grow some balls - or at least some thicker skin. Newsflash: People (all of them) will disappoint you at some time - especially yourself. AND ... you will misunderstand people's intentions. Remember most people don't spend their time thinking about you or what implications or assumptions you may draw from something they've said or done. Move on!

7. Overly Super Nice - like they have ground to make up. They act like the degenerate father who left you and your mother when you were 7-years-old. Now he's trying to make up for lost time and lack of memories. Almost like they're trying to convince themselves that your friendship is real.

I'm sure there are some more, but geez people it's not that difficult.