nolanewb

Hey, guys, thanks for responding. Yeah, I kind of had an aha moment last night because I've actually been on this site awhile and swore to myself that I wouldn't ever become like some of the folks here - super catty and harboring this fight-for-yourself mentality. Then, school starts, and we aren't even a week in and here I am with people in my ear saying this and that about whomever. That's not really my style. She's my friend, and she needs my support, and that's what I'm going to give her. I think there's a huge difference between being supportive and holding someone's hand. Also, Steph you hit the nail right on the head -- everyone's trying so hard to make friends, they'll say just about anything to latch onto to those they "think" they should be latching to. In reality, most solid relationships develop much differently. I should know, I've caught myself doing the same thing. Anyway, thank you. :)

Hi, everyone...Just got into a great nursing program with a previous classmate that I've developed a friendship with over the last year through similar pre-reqs. As our program is a solid 45 min away, we've tried to get involved with carpooling. I've been hyper-organized from the jump ( books a month in advance, etc.) while my friend is a week deep into classes and still sans books (how does one get this far with no books? I have no idea). Problem is, everyone we met "together" has begun defecting from our group, and I recently found out it's bc my "friend" seriously doesn't have her **** together (always talking about drama with the husband not supporting her, threatening to cut her off for being in school, not helping with the three kids, and on and on). It appears that I am the only one in this girl's corner, but I admit that she is also driving me CRAZY, but we carpool together and go back a bit. Please advise. I feel that there must be some way I can honor our friendship without sacrificing my success and networking prowess...