I thought you were my friend. Whatever gave you that idea...? Because you - you didn't lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendship is questioned when trust is broken, revealing a lack of prior honesty.
- In plain terms
- You thought we were friends but your actions show you never were.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions reveal true feelings more than words do.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What made you trust them?
- How do you rebuild trust?
Another view
Not all lies imply the end of friendship.
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