I’ve had the most difficult month last month and this is not including the stuff I already have to deal with on a normal basis. However, it has given me pause for thought. How do we know who are friends truly are?
What is a friend?
Everyone will probably answer differently because everyone has different expectations, wants, and needs.
On the other hand, shouldn’t a friend be there through thick and thin, good and bad times. Or is that marriage? But, wait don’t most friendships last longer than most marriages?
I know I sound very cynical, but a lot of people, who I thought would be there when I needed them most, were no where to be found. Caring is sharing. Right? I know there are moments when you give and not receive. Then there are times when you receive. But what should one do when they give and give to a full room and when they need to receive the room is suddenly empty.
The only answer I’ve been able to comfort myself with is to be my own best friend first and whomever is with you during the long crazy ride cherish their friendship. Also, be a better friend to them than they have been to you!
Crystal, what’s going on? Send me an email if I can help.
Allan
ahoving@gmail.com
Comment by ahoving — October 9, 2006 @ 8:36 am
“What about your friends? Will they let you down? Will they be around? Yeah!” – TLC
Been there, done that, and grown from it. Sometimes friends that don’t stick around reveal a lot about ourselves and how strong we are without them.
Comment by dreamsndigital — October 11, 2006 @ 2:32 am