Friendship
I heard in a tamil movie trailor "Love can hapen at first sight or even without seeing the other person. Friendship on the other hand, requires to see, interact, and takes quite some time to bloom." Can’t agree more. Sometimes, I do get confused between friendship and feelings of sympathy. Do any of you get into this?
Stronger friendships are the ones that withstand the test of time and life events. These are the ones that bring a smile to you when you recall the warmth shared years ago, even if that friend is not nearby. Or not even a friend anymore. I think that is also a mark of true friendship, that you love that friend of yours even if the feling is not mutual.
In a friend’s house I read this - Every friendship starts with a decision to BE a friend, not to HAVE a friend. We all know how true it is.
There is another one I absolutely adore: Friends are like good books, you don’t hold them at all times, but know where to find it when you need it. Most of my friends fall into this category. They don’t require me to call/email/chat with them often. But we know we are there for one another. As said in my previous post on Chak De, I am blessed in HR 
Entry to Writer’s Island: http://writersisland.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/prompt-friendship/
It is amazing when the friends meet after a long time, they pick it up without missing a beat as if they have never been away from each other at all. I love the banter and the laughs that comes with the easy long standing friendship.
Comment by Random Thinker — November 14, 2007 @ 7:11 pm
how true…my best friends are those who i can meet after years and still fall into the easy groove without t
Comment by Thinking aloud — November 16, 2007 @ 5:56 am