Fake Friends?

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Recently in the news there was a story about a golf commentator making what I feel was a very inappropriate statement regarding Tiger Woods.  The commentator was talking about how Tiger was just taking over and couldn't be beaten.  In the statement she said something like "maybe they should take him in the back and lynch him."  After all was said and done, the commentator apologized for the statement, and said she just used the wrong words.  She also stated that Tiger and she have been friends for twelve years and she respects him deeply.

This has become another situation similar to the Imus scandal.  Reverend Sharpton is calling for her to be fired which I don't agree with, because we all see what happened with Imus.  A statement was given by Tiger, and if I'm not mistaken he said "she didn't mean anything by it and he didn't take it personal they have been acquainted for twelve years and have a good relationship."  Personally I think she knew what she was saying and meant every word of it.  In my opinion Tiger feels the same way, but he chose not to burn a bridge.

He probably realizes now that this woman is not a true friend; nevertheless he chose not to voice that.  He decided to take the high road and just shake it off even though he would have every right to be upset.  He might have felt it was no reason to get all upset about the situation, and why should you burn a bridge that could possibly be of assistance later.  If this is the case it's understandable.  Fake friends are dealt with in the entertainment and sports industries as well as the working class. 

Sometimes it can be difficult just brushing off someone who you thought was your friend.  You might have invested your time, your loyalty, and yourself and it might be hard to accept that this person you really thought was a friend ended up being the total opposite. I know it might hurt somewhat, but the way you handle the situation can make you feel a little better.  You know the saying "keep your friends close and your enemies closer."  Once you realize this person or persons are not your real friends you don't wild out and go over the deep end, you simply kill them with kindness.

Don't even bring it to their attention; of course you're not going to be spending the same amount of time with them, however there is no need to burn that bridge.  You never know if you'll have to use that bridge later, plus you already realized the person is not worth it, so why get yourself all upset.  Take it as a lesson learned; all people that you may consider your friends can sometimes end up being fake friends.    Watch who you call a friend since there are very few real friends left.  This is just my opinion.