Why is it so hard to find genuine friends?

@PrivatePeeks This is very true although I have always been a genuine person and have bent over backwards for so called friends I find that they take advantage of me more than anything. Although I believe good people attract good people I also believe that dogs attract fleas meaning someone can find you nice enough to deal with their baggage

@RoyalBee I'd say my unflagging optimism is the cause of my success. It doesn't mean that I'm a sucker for whiners and users. I can spot them.

@PrivatePeeks I understand although please don't be mistaken by my question as I mentioned to someone else who commented on my question this is from my younger self who never knew how to ask the question. I was bullied when I was young and had a hard time with finding who was genuine and not. This post was to simply see what someone else thought about finding genuine friends. I have found my life long friend in high school and we are now married. I just thought it would be nice to see how others perceived the art of finding genuine friends.

@RoyalBee I got engaged yesterday.

@PrivatePeeks That's wonderful. I pray for a happy marriage.