We get to meet people, a lot of them, in our lifetime. Some good then some bad. Some become your friends and then some the opposite. You become really close with some them. The rest are just there for the wrong reasons. We deal with them differently. Some we keep, some we tolerate and some we bid goodbye. Each one of them unique. Each one of them you learn from. These are just a few of those friends you had, have, and might have. They can be a combination of several types. The more the merrier. I got to writing this piece because of a friend I had back in college (Elbi). Hell of a friend she is. She ticks almost all the types down below. And this is only the first part.
Gossip Girl/Rumor Monger
The kind that only becomes your friend because you are at the center of a scandal or a juicy topic. Or close enough to know the details of the affair. Gives them a front row sit to all the drama that is unfolding. A firsthand account of all the juicy tidbits and the gory details there is to know. A steamy exclusive. The type that suddenly shows interest in becoming friendly because you are now the bearer of information worthy to gossip about. They suddenly remember you out of the blue and reconnect just to ask you about it. They target people who they see as a treasure trove of gossip. Gossip they can use to destroy others and gain friends along the way. Gain friends in a way that they use gossip as a form of currency to earn their trust and approval. In return for more gossip coming their way. It becomes a never ending cycle of abuse and malignant intentions. They are masters of extraction, dissemination and manipulation. For them, gossip is power. Be forewarned that these people cannot be trusted. DUHHH.... But on the upside, they can easily be manipulated. Use them for what they’re good at. xoxo
My Horse Is Bigger Than Your Horse / Stiff Competitor
No, I didn’t misspell stiff. I meant it to be that way. This kind is not that dangerous but could be totally annoying. Everything that you have to say is guaranteed to be seen as less if not totally inferior. They always have the better idea, the better experience, hell they can even make it seem that they are better even if they’re not. They are known to always butt in at every conversation to tell you just how bigger, better, more knowledgeable they are compared to the lot of you. That you often fade in comparison to them. You are correct to think that they are narcissistic in a way. For they see themselves as above and beyond everybody else. It brings to mind jokes revolving three people comparing stuff with each other. The second one being better and the third being the best. For them, it seems like everything is a competition. They make it a point to let people see they are better by putting others around them down. They are always the winner at any given situation. And if it comes to worse that they don’t end up on top. They create exaggerated excuses as to their apparent loss. Often blaming others for the mishap and playing the victim.. Sometimes they are more likely prone to lying. Oftentimes so full of themselves. Totally annoying but could be the butt of every joke whenever they’re not around. At least they are entertaining in their absence.
Sahod Pupu
This type is slightly similar to the second one. Maybe you have friends that always have something to say whenever you are having a conversation. A liar by heart. A yes and no man. They are the type that just love to share. Over sharing most of the time. A know it all in a sense. For everything you say they would always butt in to agree or disagree then on with the tell tale stories and make believe pronouncements. It’s like a second voice that is there in the background waiting for their moment to pounce and take the lead. For example, you are telling your friends how delicious the sushi in a certain restaurant is. Then this person would just out of the blue insert their self in the conversation saying it’s true or not true. Knowing for a fact that it is most unlikely that person have ever been there yet. They are common to use phrases like, ‘ay, oo nga’, ‘ganun nga’, ‘alam ko yun...’, and other variations of these. Again we tolerate them because we find them comical and entertaining. Never a dull moment but sometimes could get annoying if it becomes too much.
The Commentator
This type of friend is what you would call a loud mouth. A friend so enthusiastic in giving you real time, blow by blow accounts and commentary of what you are currently watching. May it be a movie, television show or a situation you are both in. A person you really wish would just shut up for the love of God. So you will finally be able to enjoy what you’re watching. I personally get easily annoyed and pissed when they happen. Just keep silent or nod as if you agree to make them stop. Because if you appease them, they will never stop. They do this one of two things, it’s either they want to seem all knowing or they don’t get it that much. They are tolerable but not all the time. If you want to fool around with them a bit. You can simply feed them the wrong ideas but to the point of not overdoing it.
