2/26/17
The older I get, the more I realize what a crucial role friends play in my life. Real friends, people that you know really love you, are a gift. As an adult you have different kinds of friends. All equally important because you and them have shared experiences and experiences are what bond humans.
I have a group of 6 girls that I have literally known and been friends with since we were kids. These girls know my history. The good, the bad and the ugly. They have been with me through births and deaths and have helped shape me and make me the person I am today. I know I could call them and say I need everyone here right now and they would come. I know this, because I’ve made that call.
Our couple friends have watched my children grow up. They have in many ways helped parent them. These are people that give my kids a hug when they see them. People that love them almost as much as I do.
There are the friends you don’t see often, but you know when you do see them, you’re going to really enjoy yourself. You know you can send that person a funny text and they’ll be happy to hear from you.
And then there is your ride or die friend. The person you do the crazy, fun stuff with you. The person that knows your secrets and has your back. The person that never judges and understands even when you’re not sure you even do.
And finally, there are all the other friends. People you maybe don’t hang out with all the time, but you genuinely enjoy them. You think they are interesting or funny or a really great story teller. You appreciate when they reach out to you and you try to do the same, because you know you’ll have fun. These are the people that I very often want to become closer friends with.
I’m blessed to have several groups of friends. But the thing about friends is quality is far more important than quantity.
Thinking Out Loud 