That's actually a line from the movie Rocky. If you're not familiar with the movie, that line was delivered by Rocky during an argument with Paulie. Paulie, a down-on-his-luck butcher/meat packer, was trying to get Rocky to get him a job as an enforcer for the local bookie, and thought that just because he was friends with Rocky, Rocky owed him. Rocky tells Paulie that friends don't owe, they do because they want to do.Not sure why that line continues to resonate with me. If I had to guess, it would probably be because, as a society, we've become reliant on other people for things, or maybe less responsible for our actions. Instead of taking responsibility for our actions, we're more apt to try to pass blame on others, or solve our problems by leaning on someone else for solutions.
Sure, it's okay to lean on friends in times of trouble. After all, that's a trait of a true friend -- the person who will drop everything at a moments notice to help you when you are truly in need of assistance. But, you should be very selective with when you choose to reach out for that support. It should truly be a time of trouble, and not some random problem you can solve by yourself with a little hard work or acceptance of responsibility.
True friends will always be there to support you, no matter what. Just be judicious with your expectations.
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