Long story short my best mate has lacked in confidence for many years. He has wanted a good looking gf for years and has had bad relationships. He has also wanted to work in a corporate setting for many years now but has had a hard time breaking into the industry he wants to go into.
Recently I broke into the industry he wants to go into. I am working in London quite a lot these days but I have not been able to get him to come out when I am available, he always makes some excuse such as flu , having to see his gf for something etc etc. I.e. I think he is taking the piss a bit.
How did I basically get him his gf? I introduced her to him, I guided him through how not to **** it up like he usually does. I spoke well of him to her. I got out of their way to make it look normal.
I just think I have been too nice to the guy. I gave him free legal advice that saved him in his startup (I am a law grad), made sure that he had all the relevant contracts created because I anticipated legal disputes with his business partner. When he had the legal disputes I made sure he came out unscathed and that he took the whole business.
Now when I want to go out for a drink he is suddenly going walkabout? It has happened many times now, it was the same when I had won him the legal dispute. It's ok because I have other people to socialise with but its just bloody annoying.
Serious question, is now a good time to play it nice to him but really make a conscious decision to cut him out? Usually when I get pissed off with he makes some big extravagant apology but I don't think this guy is reliable anymore.
Put the internet to work for you.
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