Today wasn't a good day in many respects, however it was one in which friendship featured and, as I sit here sipping a cup of tea, thinking back on the day I can't help but smile and feel thankful that I have moments of beauty and the gift of friendship to support me on days such as this.
Friendships mean so much to me and, I don't allow many people to become close to me so those I have are incredibly valuable.
I'm not sure what exactly defines a friend for others, but for me, a friend is someone I can share my inner-most feelings with, my true thoughts, hopes and fears without fearing judgement or that the relationship may end because of what I may say. A friend listens, supports and encourages but is open and honest enough to tell me things I may not wish to hear; it's those things which draws friendships closer.
There's much talk about the importance of quality time and I believe time is an important element of a relationship, however I also feel that quantity of time plays a role and it's the two combined that helps to strengthen relationships; it's time spent together that allows people to truly get to know each other, to learn and accept their strengths and weaknesses, needs and desires, and to draw them closer than they thought possible.
I'm fortunate to have one such person in my life and today he helped me through a difficult day.
I can't imagine being closer to this man, my man, than I am now but looking back over our time together and how our friendship and relationship has developed and deepened, I know that the closeness we share becomes ever deeper with the quality and quantity of time we spend together and, something I truly love, is how the moments we spend apart make those we spend together so much more amazing.
Getting closer to my man, allowing him closer to me, over our time together has been such a beautiful journey and despite some of those moments being difficult, tumultuous or challenging, we have spent them together and I can only see quality in the quantity.
Becca 💗
Friends are very important. One friend even more. I believe friendships are one of the most important relationships, everybody needs to experience.
True friendships even more.
Glad you have people and a someone to share that experience with.
Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't know how I feel about people saying their partner or lover is their best friend. Just, doesn't sit right with me.
Oh well, that's just my opinion 😅
From what I understand of you, you're quite young, and male. I suspect, when you have spent many years with the one person you value above all others, your tune will change. Or not I suppose. I hope so though, because experiencing love and friendship on this level puts everything else in perspective.
I don't take your comment the wrong way as it's you that feel that way and you that are impacted by it, not me.
Becca 😊
Hmm mmm... Maybe I'll let you know how it goes a couple decades from now then... :)
Lol, my bad. I think the statement I was looking for was "don't be offended". Regardless though... Cool.
Edit: Not gonna lie, this hit me harder than I expected it too. You probably won't believe me or maybe even care but uh... this is gonna stick with me for a while.
I'm not that easily offended and don't mind people putting their thoughts across. What it is you feel and how you think is based largely on your experiences and it makes sense for them to differ from my own. I think the main thing is to be flexible enough to change how you feel and think based on experiences you may have in the future as they may lead you in different directions to that which you travel today.
Becca 🌻
I see... Thank you.