That phrase has started to resurrect itself in recent months when a stray cat began hanging around the house. When my family became empathetic toward her faint meows that stemmed from hunger, she began to receive left-over delicacies and she was named Potluck. It wasn't long before I realized that Potluck was a fair-weather furry friend. Even though her absence during non-feeding times is understandable (because she is stray animal), it isn't so nice when people aren't present at certain times.
A fair-weather friend is someone who is around for their convience and refrains from contributing when they won't benefit. In college, young adults are constantly weaving connections and seeking assistance for personal matters. Students often turn to their peers to obtain a missed assignment or they will send a text for some answers for a test. These situations are normal and acceptable, but when "thank-yous" are not received or one does not get a "hi," concerns erupt.
My college experience isn't complete without the mentioning of fair-weather friend incidents. I am not the most clingy person in the world and my phone doesn't ring incessantly, but I dislike peers who don't seem to care about taking advantage. They are so prominent in my life, and it is difficult to remove their grasp. I refrain from altering my reserved personality by not becoming aggressive or disturbing the category of acquaintances. At the same time, I want an end to the so called friends who appear to use.
Potluck continues to drop by for milk and other dishes. My peers continue to remind me that they are merely fellow students who just want some information.
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