By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju (Unique)
“When the sugar finishes, the ants disappear” is a powerful metaphor for the fickle nature of human relationships. When the sweet stuff is gone, the little critters vanish! Out of sight, out of sugar! When the supply of sweet stuff runs dry, the ants lose interest and move on — the ants come for the sugar, but when the pot’s empty, they move on.
This should reminds us of transient nature of friendships and connections, which can crumble when the sweet treats of life are no longer available. It speaks to the fundamental truth that relationships are based on reciprocity. The ants come for the sugar, but when it’s gone, they lose interest and move on to greener pastures. Similarly, most people often form connections based on what we can get out of them, but these relationships often prove to be fleeting and superficial.
This phenomenon, where people only show up when there’s something to gain, is what’s known as “fair-weather friends.” They’re only there for the good times, when things are going well and there’s something in it for them. But when the going gets tough, they’re nowhere to be found.
It’s a funny way of saying that people tend to disappear when they’re no longer getting what they want. It’s a metaphor for the fickle nature of human relationships. When the sugar (metaphorically speaking) is no longer available, people move on to greener pastures. It’s a humorous and tongue-in-cheek way of looking at human nature.
It’s a way of saying that when the smooth benefits of a relationship disappear, so do the fake people involved. It’s important to remember that we should be careful not to take people for granted and to appreciate those who stick by us through thick and thin. We should not treat people who are just like ants favorably, they fake loyalty and hardworking, but when the sugar is scarce they flee!
One cannot overemphasize the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who are there for the long haul, through thick and thin. People who have been there for us when things get tough. True friends are those who stick by us through the hard times, not just the good times.
Sincere relationships are based on more than just physical pleasures, and that true connections are built on a foundation of trust, loyalty, and mutual respect. The ants may come and go, but the people who remain by our side through the ups and downs of life are the ones who truly matter. The real challenge is to find connections that are based on something deeper, like mutual understanding, shared interests, and authentic connection.
Basheer Luqman Olarewaju (Unique) is a writer and author, he writes from Ilorin Kwara State and can be reached via +2348106710901