Agree or disagree: your friends or associates are a reflection of your future? Are you going places in life? What type of people do you associate w/?

[CarolinaGirl5]

[SnowyOwl]

I'd say yes. The important thing is to always keep yourself aware of the purpose for which people are in your life.

Ex: Maybe there's a friend that only helps you in the way that they always wanna go to the gym, so by being around them you stay healthy, but maybe that's the only way your friendship is positive, so you don't need to get involved furtherly.

With some people you have specific involvement and with others you have more extensive involvement. Depends what they mean in your life. It's good to have priorities. Focus on quality not quantity.

And of course be courteous with anyone, because you never know when you'll need a contact to reach out to

[Alisonqueen]

Agree: the people you surround yourself with can indeed be a reflection of your future, as they can influence your mindset, opportunities, and personal growth, making it essential to associate with positive, supportive, and like-minded individuals who align with your goals and values.

[Man-O-Metal]

I would say your current friends are more so a direct reflection of where you sit in life currently. Where you're headed? That's dependant on whether or not you realize you could be doing something different with your life, thus changing the people you hang out with.

[WatchedPot]

Untrue. Aside a few I have made along the way my closest friends are still from childhood. We have all changed completely but we hold together because we know each others history. New friends will never own that. Friends reflect nothing. It's more complicated.

[NewWaves]

It could be a sign of your possible future. Nothing is guaranteed.

But my favorite saying is "vaut mieux seul que mal accompagné". I don't know the equivalent in English, but it's that it's better to be alone than badly "accompanied"? Is that a word?

[NathanDavis]

I love my friends, but they don't dictate my future... lol

[molonski2]

100% agree.

Lay down with dogs... Association is utterly everything.

[Pupweb]

100%. That’s why I’m very selective of who I hang with.

[exitseven]

My Italian grandmother used to say that if you walk with somebody with a limp , soon you will limp too. This is mostly true I think.

[MoonFace2]

Yes. I agree. I mix with people who share my values. They’re from a range of different backgrounds.

[ProbablyClueless]

I would generally agree with that statement.

[Staximus]

People that associate with have been my friends for at least 20 years or more, most of them I've known since high school or before

[chilldude33]

More like a reflection of your present. There's only present. Future is a figment of imagination.

[SnowyOwl]

But also if one wishes for change, they should also take action in the present.. and that included choosing who you spend time with, which then determines your day to day quality of life

[chilldude33]

Yeah that's what I meant

[SnowyOwl]

Cool 😁 just didn't wanna add a new opinion since I was on the same wavelength, so I just extended yours 😄

[SnowyOwl]

Oh nvm, I did add one... I'm sleep deprived, just ignore me lmao

[chilldude33]

But you did, though? Haha

[chilldude33]

SleepyOwl haha 😴

[Slim57]

Disagree I have friends in all paths of life, some are doing well, others barely getting by, it's never affected me the way they live their lives

[justabuddy]

Yes... I don't think it's 100 percent. But if all you have is negative influences in your life it's hard to go places.

[josepppiiii]

Yes they are a wise man walks with the wise be he who surrounds himself by fools becomes one

[Delia2005]

Yes it can. I’m picky about my friends.