GenQ - For the not so straight individual

Many friendships on the scene are shallow and based on how much fun somebody is, or how many connections the person has. These friends wont be there for you when you need it. They will be too busy partying with other so called friends, too busy recovering from all the drugs taken the night before, or more interested in picking up a hot guy than helping a friend in need. People always say that you realise who your true friends are when you get into a spot of trouble and need help. I never really thought about it before until I actually experienced it for myself. Here's how the story goes...

I took annual leave from working at Crown Casino in Melbourne and drove up to Noosa with two of my workmates to spend some time with my father at the same time as having a wild road trip with my mates. We stayed in the Gold Coast for a short time after Noosa and did all the theme parks, consequently spending a lot of money. The three of us drove to Sydney where I would see family and friends for the next few days while my workmates flew back to Melbourne. I didn't plan for car trouble and only had enough money left for the petrol back to Melbourne.

But as always, the worst that could happen did happen ! My car was stalling every few minutes and I wouldn't have been able to get back to Melbourne by car, and I didn't have enough money for a plane. I knew my best friend and my mother were tight with cash so I didn't even bother asking them, instead I decided to ask 2 of my closest friends I have had for over 3 years if they could help me out. The year before, I had previously lent this couple $1200 for the bond of a new unit they were moving into. I don't think I would be the only one to say that is a shitload of money to lend any friend. But I trusted them and would do all I could to help as they urgently had to move from the place they were living in at the time.

Since then the couple had broken up, but I had remained friends with both of them and desperately needed $100 to be able to fly back to Melbourne in time for work. I asked them both separately if they could help me out, explaining how important the situation was and that I would be able to return the money 3 days later. I still don't understand why neither of them said they could help, when in fact I knew they could. Has my absence from living in Sydney weekend our friendship and trust ? Is $100 too much to borrow off a close friend of 3 years ? Would you have helped your close friends out in this situation ???

I would like to think there are loyal people out there that would answer yes to this question, but I guess it all comes down to personal qualities and values. Some people like myself value their friends greatly and will sacrifice hooking up with that hot Canadian traveler to support a friend while he gets x-rays and cat-scans in hospital. This is called LOYALTY and I don't think you can call someone a friend without it. On the other side of the fence there are people who think friends are temporary and replaceable, preferring to spend a fortune to see how much K you can snort in one night rather than helping a friend get home. This is called SELFISH and people like this should not be relied on.

SEE HOW YOU GO AT MY FRIENDSHIP TEST !!!

If you had planned a date with the man of your dreams, but your friend was suffering an asthma attack would you :

1)Ignore him and leave for your date.

2)Call an ambulance while you are getting ready so you get to your date on time

3)Rush him to hospital and then go home and get ready for your date

4)Postpone the date and rush him to hospital, staying to make sure he is alright

5)Cancel the date and stay by his side till he is able to leave.

You are interested in sleeping with your best friends ex, but he doesn't like the sound of the idea... Would you :

1)Secretly meet the guy and never tell your friend.

2)Go for it anyway but confess afterwards.

3)Argue about it till he gives in and lets you go for it.

4)Hesitantly accept it and be grumpy for a few days.

5)Respect his feelings and masturbate at the thought of it.

You are on holiday with your lover in Fiji, when you receive a phone call from your friend. He is crying hysterically as his mother has just passed away, Would you :

1)Say your too busy with your lover and hang up.

2)Listen for a short while, then think of an excuse to end the conversation.

3)Listen to him cry and pour his heart out and suggest some numbers he can call for help dealing with the loss.

4)Spend an hour or two comforting your friend and calling back later to make sure he is OK.

5)Book a flight to return home and support him in a time of need.

You notice your friend has been taking lethal amounts of drugs every night of the week for the last month after you see 3 hospital bills for times he has overdosed. Would you :

1)Not give a shit and scab some drugs off him.

2)Turn a blind eye.

3)Express your concern and suggest help.

4)Have an in-depth chat about why he is abusing himself and convince him to receive help.

5)Intervene and take him to a hospital or counselor.

Your friends car breaks down while on holiday and he needs some money to get home. You are planning to use the money you have on drugs at a dance party that weekend. Would you :

1)Refuse.

2)Tell him you don't have any money as you would rather use it on drugs.

3)Offer him some of the money.

4)Offer him most of the money.

5)Have the money plus a few extra dollars transferred instantly via phone or internet banking.

NOW ADD UP ALL THE ANSWERS YOU PICKED AND SEE HOW GOOD OF A FRIEND YOU ARE

1-5 : You are a really bad friend. You should think of enrolling in a terrorist training camp.

6-11 : You are very selfish and are lucky to have any friends.

12-18 : You aren't a great friend, but you're not a bad one either.

19-22 : You are a good friend and reliable in an emergency

23-25 : I'm sending an email now to start the process of making you a saint. Any friend of yours is privileged to be in your life.