Mw99 wrote:
Suppose that there is a person who sells his "friendship" for money and plays the role so masterfully well you'd have a hard time not believing that his friendship is real. He'll be your friend and he'll be there for you as long as you give him money.
I argue that if it's ok to pay to have sex with a prostitute, it is also ok to pay this person to be your friend. His friendship will not be real, but he is such a grandiose actor you'll be totally deceived.
anna-banana wrote:
they are called therapists. they charge *a lot*.
BINGO!
Two good second choices might be your local bartender or religious leader. Both are willing to listen to you as long as they know you are going to give them more money for their time.
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