The closest one to you may be holding the knife!

One thing I never needed was validation of who I am and what kind of friend I am to people. I have been around so many fake phoney fraudulent folks it's crazy that I had them in my life more than they actually needed to be. I used to be in so much drama and bs I didn't think about maturing! I grew up though...I became wise when I started interacting with those who were stabbing their friends in the back, talking about EVERYBODY  then smiling in their faces! I then knew it would be a matter of time before I became a victim amongst these kind of "friends".. People would sit up and talk about how this person this and that person that and eventually I would just change the subject because I didn't want to be "guilty by association." It's even sadder when the innocent ones have no clue that they so called "friend(s)" don't give a damn about them unless it's beneficial to them! Eventually I started cutting folks off because I didn't feel right associating myself in the messy department. I consider myself a loyal friend until someone crosses me and even after the fact I still don't go say "girl guess what he/she did to you...because it's none of my concern anymore. One thing I learned from my family is that it only takes 1 conversation to start mess and unless you constantly want your name coming up in lies you have to cut any and every force of negativity OFF! I don't do fake...it's not in me...I either rock with you or I don't. I can still be cordial but feed you with a long handled spoon! At the end of the day your loyalty will always be tested whether it's by family, friends or associates...it's up to you to stand your ground and put a end to all the fake smiles,daps and laughter cause the closest one to you will be the one holding the knife!!