The world of esports saw a massive drama in the last few days. JasonR, a streamer who infamously doesn't queue with women in his games, had a head-on argument with Tarik. Calling Tarik an L friend, JasonR asked, sorry - demanded, that Tarik speak up for JasonR.
Tarik and JasonR are friends, well, they've met each other a few times, hung out. So it's safe to assume they are good friends. But does that mean that Tarik should be the one speaking up for JasonR, especially when Tarik has admitted what JasonR does is weird?
Anyways, you can find the entire video here. Make of it what you will.
Anyways, this video came out a few days after I had a similar incident. A friend just didn't agree with my point of view and went on a tirade accusing me of this and that. At some point in the conversation he even said my points had merits, but then hey.... merit doesn't count, does it?
The most important part of friendship has to be accepting (or living with) each other's views. That's what friendship is always about. Understanding why the opposite person has that point of view, trying to understand some aspects about it, even if you don't agree wholeheartedly with that person's POV.
In my life, I'm very particular about friends I keep close and I am very selective. Usually, I'm closed until I decide a person is worth my time or my friendship/attention. And if a person, whom you used to call a friend tries to impose their views on you.
I had a similar colleague in my previous 'regular' job. Going to the tenth floor and share cups of coffee and then suddenly he had a completely different view on something. Anyways, the amount of mental stress that comes from someone is massive. But then we had a talk and she accepted my view, she doesn't agree with it (oh no, 100% doesn't). But she accepted I had a different viewpoint and she sort of even understood where I came from.
And that is exactly what I look for in my friends. Understanding and accepting a different POV. We're still good friends, even till today and I'm pretty sure friends for life. Anywyas, I'm looking forward to a life, devoid of any mental stress and definitely one where I don't receive threats :)
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