This is a word. Everyone is not supposed to eat at your table. Did they help prepare the meal? No, so why do some people let others eat at their table? Because some people need company, even if the company is bad. I was never this way because I'm content with(out) company. I can eat alone & think nothing of it. The parable: Some successful people allow the wrong people access to their table, and wonder why they feel taken advantage of. Everyone comes with you, can't go with you. As you elevate, your circle drops because some people aren't willing to do the work to go up with you, so they come dead weight. If you're that loyal, I salute you. I'm loyal to a fault, but I'm too old to let people eat at my table who didn't help prepare the meal. If that makes me selfish, I'll be that. If you feel used, it's not the person's fault for using you, it's your fault for allowing them. If you have to, eat alone. It's better for your peace.
