Relationship Wednesdays: Friends Like Family
(1 Cent ): What Would We Do Without Them?
Sometimes I sit and think about what I would be like without my close friends. They've done so much for me -- you know who you are -- that I honestly don't know what kind of person I'd be without them. One tends to usually be around their friends more often than family in certain instances (especially if college or a job have taken you away from home). I'm not saying that friends are more important than family, but as you grow older and life takes you in a route away from your family -- childhood -- then friends become a bigger aid in your life.
It seems as though it is easier oft times to confide in close friends than one of your family members since they are one of your peers -- they're relatively close in age, have the same interests and likes, and seem to understand more closely where you're coming from. Your good friends listen to you, help you out with whatever and whenever, never look down on you after bad choices or mistakes, and are just good company ... people you can laugh with ... people you can cry with. In essence, good friends are family without the similar DNA.
(2 Cent): You Have To Be A Good Friend, Too
You can't expect to have good friends without being a good friend. It would be selfish to think that you're owed a good friendship by others without putting the time, effort, and love into being one yourself. If you want to be friends with someone who's dependable, funny, caring ... then try being those things to others.
A couple of my good friends from high school, middle school, and even elementary school -- whom I don't see more than maybe once a year, if that -- are still good friends to me because they effort is made by both parties to keep in touch. Whether it be a simple phone call or an e-mail (I have one friend that I have done fantasy sports with for basketball and baseball since high school, and even though we're in different states, it still maintains that camaraderie that is vital for a friendship), if the effort is there, you will find that rewarding relationship.
(1/2 Cent): Any Questions?
If you have any relationship questions, send them on in. Whether it be with a significant other, family, or your pet ... ask away! Send them to HCP2007@gmail.com or ask it in the Comments below.
HCP
Sometimes I sit and think about what I would be like without my close friends. They've done so much for me -- you know who you are -- that I honestly don't know what kind of person I'd be without them. One tends to usually be around their friends more often than family in certain instances (especially if college or a job have taken you away from home). I'm not saying that friends are more important than family, but as you grow older and life takes you in a route away from your family -- childhood -- then friends become a bigger aid in your life.
It seems as though it is easier oft times to confide in close friends than one of your family members since they are one of your peers -- they're relatively close in age, have the same interests and likes, and seem to understand more closely where you're coming from. Your good friends listen to you, help you out with whatever and whenever, never look down on you after bad choices or mistakes, and are just good company ... people you can laugh with ... people you can cry with. In essence, good friends are family without the similar DNA.
(2 Cent): You Have To Be A Good Friend, Too
You can't expect to have good friends without being a good friend. It would be selfish to think that you're owed a good friendship by others without putting the time, effort, and love into being one yourself. If you want to be friends with someone who's dependable, funny, caring ... then try being those things to others.
A couple of my good friends from high school, middle school, and even elementary school -- whom I don't see more than maybe once a year, if that -- are still good friends to me because they effort is made by both parties to keep in touch. Whether it be a simple phone call or an e-mail (I have one friend that I have done fantasy sports with for basketball and baseball since high school, and even though we're in different states, it still maintains that camaraderie that is vital for a friendship), if the effort is there, you will find that rewarding relationship.
(1/2 Cent): Any Questions?
If you have any relationship questions, send them on in. Whether it be with a significant other, family, or your pet ... ask away! Send them to HCP2007@gmail.com or ask it in the Comments below.
HCP
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