There is no friendship without self-interest

We live in a world, where people are suffering from loneliness and relationship issues. We try to get associated with people who are of equal stature. I feel people need gratification, which must be accompanied by insane discussions. I recently became a victim of the previous statement!

I had invited few friends over dinner. I had met them the previous night over a get-together in a wider forum. My invitation was flatly refused by a couple, since a specific person was unable to join. I don’t know, but I felt how weak we all have become mentally. One can’t meet an equally good friend, if the main entertainer is missing. Retrospectively, I think the invitation was plainly declined without giving much thought.  I think the self-interest was entertainment without showing any courtesy to the guest whose intention was to invite host. But, then there is no friendship without self-interest.

It is so much difficult to understand human behavior. Paradoxically, there are people who act based on the opinions and decisions of others to seek pleasure. These pleasure-seeking people want to be in limelight and comfort zone. This is a bitter truth!

I am not sure about the positioning of the entertainer. I think a deeper introspection is needed on his part. Insanity is doing the same things and expecting different outcomes. It is better to leave the herd and think differently.