What to do, what to do......

[Speckled Trout]

I'm beginning to get upset. 

I've never been one to intentionally "call someone out", instead preferring to handle things privately, in walks of my life.  But, this time, it's simply not working.

Here's my problem:

I thought I befriended someone and went out of my way to try and do something nice for them.  They, in return, would reciprocate the favor.  Each of was providing something that the other wanted and couldn't procure on their own.

Well, unfortunately, they've not upheld their end of the deal.  While nothing was done to make it a legally binding deal, I still feel that I've been wronged.  I just want what was offered to me.  That's all I ever wanted.

I've tried, over the YEARS, to arrange something with this individual, but to no avail.  Empty promises....

The fact that this individual's work is highly respected by quite a few individuals, including myself, makes it difficult to bring attention to this situation in such a manner.

However, it has come to my attention that this is somewhat normal for this individual.  Sadly, it has come to this point.  I still do not want to publicly announce their name, but I really feel  that enough, is enough.

What really sucks, is that I will do anything for someone I consider a friend and sadly, this person hasn't turned out to be one.  Now, I just don't know what else to do.

[Jknuth]

Speckled.

I just shot you a message.

[George Roof]

Sounds as if you got a taste of your own medicine. From what you typed you only befriended this person so you could get something you couldn't get otherwise. "Oh what a tangled web we weave; when we practice to deceive."

[Speckled Trout]

Seriously, that's your response?

I never weaved a web of deceit.  There was never any intention of deceiving anyone.  Your response is ridiculous.

We agreed to do this and I carried out my end of the deal, period.

[Speckled Trout]

A taste of my own medicine?  I just can't seem to figure out where that comment came from.  I have not and will not, behave in the manner that I've been treated.

It's almost as if you didn't even ready post.  Nuts....

[Speckled Trout]

Btw, George, as I already mentioned, we agreed to exchange our services. 

I took them on their word.  No one forced anyone to do anything.  I immediately carried out my part and years later it hasn't been reciprocated.  Is that so hard to understand?  Good grief.

[George Roof]

Hey I was only reading your 4th paragraph. The one where you "befriended someone".  Perhaps that didn't come out as you intended but "befriend" is a strange term to use. You asked for opinions. It does seem you got the short end. I learned long ago that I have very few real "friends". Most people don't need two hands to count the people then can depend on without reservations.

[GBRUCH]

I too had a similar experience as yours.  Mine involved a very good bird taxidermist and I simply chalked it up to a learning experience.   Ultimately you have to decide if it is worth all the negativity. 

I hope it works out for you!

[Speckled Trout]

As I said earlier, I really don't like taking this avenue.  It is completely against my nature.

I try to be friendly and reliable with everyone that I deal with, both professionally, and personally.  When  it's not reciprocated it bothers me, I guess.

Anyways, hopefully, this issue has been resolved.  And, if hasn't, I will follow your advice and take it as a learning experience.

[Gwamp from the Swamp]

As we all know, most taxidermist are quite shady, unreliable and very unpredictable. Must be all the chemicals !

[Tracy]

my grandfather told me this many years ago and it is so true   I learned long ago that I have very few real "friends".
God i miss him  he was my best friend

Hey I was only reading your 4th paragraph. The one where you "befriended someone".  Perhaps that didn't come out as you intended but "befriend" is a strange term to use. You asked for opinions. It does seem you got the short end. I learned long ago that I have very few real "friends". Most people don't need two hands to count the people then can depend on without reservations.

[Travis Jones]

Hey Mike is this the same issue you and I discussed a while back?

Oh yeah you have to learn to let Georges comments go in one ear and out the other.....

[George Roof]

Travis, you need to reread my signature line I guess.  If you don't want to hear anyone's opinion, it's best you don't ask for it.

[Travis Jones]

Like I said.

In one ear.......

[George Roof]

That's excellent advice for a lot of people on here as it takes no effort at all with nothing to slow it down.