friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

The Bar
Two security guards were standing at the entrance of the little bar around 10:00 at night. They saw two human silhouettes coming toward them. They listened to them talk for a bit, and figure out that the two strangers were speaking a different language.
By Greg Demin5 years ago in Humans
Full Moons
That's the thing about this city, you’re either coming or going. If you stick around long enough you’ll end up forgetting who exactly you were when you arrived. Nothing ever stayed consistent. The trends, the businesses, the people, the personalities. The only thing that remained the same was the traffic and the glimpses of sunlight that caught your eye as it flickered between the buildings. I missed the summer breeze of the open country, but the opportunity here was undeniably worth it. I worked at an art studio at the corner block of my apartment, and I never ran out of inspiration. The concoction of faces you could encounter just by stepping outside, I grew a deep appreciation for the influx of people. The variety of backgrounds that molded each individual differently. I made a habit out of getting too involved out of sheer curiosity. Diving deeply into the history of the people I, then, considered to be friends, but that term was used loosely here. Most of them were concerned with the latest gossip or who could get them the next best thing. I never understood how they ignored the complexity of stories shared, always ready to flip it back to themselves and what they know. Strangers could become intimate encounters if they could only learn the art of listening. Humanity was patiently waiting to be heard and I was eager to learn.
By TheLateBloom 5 years ago in Humans
The Ninth Grade
Have you ever sat in a room full of people, but felt alone? That feeling of loneliness creeping up behind you like a shadow, and just enveloping you. You could be surrounded by the people who are supposed to be your best friends and still feel completely and utterly alone. It’s a sickening feeling, really. People don’t understand how that shadow clings on to you and travels with you wherever you go. Your friends are supposed to be aware of this darkness caught in you. They should be there for you regardless of any situation. You should be able to feel happy, safe, at-ease, excited and comfortable around your ‘best friend’ at all times.
By Mara Hurst5 years ago in Humans
You'll like this Better
I felt my arms involuntarily cross in front of my chest. “Better” still floated in the air as it traveled towards my side of the table out of those upturned, full lips. A memory from twenty years ago flooded my thoughts, involuntarily shaping my reaction. I could still feel my hair being pulled tautly upward into a perky ponytail, about to be tied in a pink ribbon.
By Joann Amoroso5 years ago in Humans
Hope for a Tired Crank
I stand in the corner, head tilted to one side, unblinking. People in. People out. No one glances my way. Boredom is a way of life. Once upon a time, friends cheered when I came out to play. Onlookers merrily sang my song at the top of their lungs, eyes glued to my door, anticipating my lively dance. Over and over again, they sang and I danced. One might think I tired of such repetition, but this is not so. Those who watched smiled and laughed. Laughter brought me joy…a joy that is now a distant memory. My mind refuses to recall the words to the song…my song. The tune is shrouded in a foggy haze. Snippets tease me in my dreams, but then disappear with the dawn.
By Bryan R..5 years ago in Humans
Did You Ask Yourself Why Some Friends Are Like Magnets?
Toxic friends can merely “do” for you. A healthy friendship is all about “being”. If you are a new reader, welcome on board, and thank you for deciding to stop by. If you are a returning one, I want you to know how grateful I am for your trust and loyalty!
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Humans
Friendships & Negotiation
You have probably stumbled upon this and found yourself confused in the heading. I have noticed the two can upgrade not only your life but help those around you going through tough times. There are many applications to what I am sharing with you and you will be astounded by how things can change very quickly.
By Angus Paterson5 years ago in Humans
Life-Long Friendships Are Special
When I went to grade school in the late 1960s, it was the time of teacher's strikes in New York City. I attended a public school not far from where I lived with my parents. After my dad died when I was ten in 1967, and the strikes came on in 1968, my mom was worried about my schooling. She knew it would not be easy for her to put me into a private school, but because it was uncertain how long school would be closed, she looked into it. Mom found a religious private school Lutheran Elementary School two blocks from where we lived.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Humans
Needy
Being there for one another is just one aspect of a great friendship. From time to time you might come across someone who is a little needier than you are used to. You try to set boundaries to make sure the friendship stays safe for you, but you are a softy. Now you are drowning in the friendship, and need someone to throw you a life line.
By Pie Robinson5 years ago in Humans
Everyone Needs a “Super Human” in Their Life
Over 15 years ago I had battled a series of 7 surgeries over a 5 year period. It not only took a toll on me physically but definitely mentally as well. I had gone from surgeon to surgeon to surgeon with each surgery ending in failure. After exhausting all local viable options in New York, I flew to Mayo Clinic in Florida to hopefully put my surgical woes to rest. Luckily, after 6 unsuccessful attempts, a mentor of the surgeon from Florida (who practiced medicine in NYC) performed what was thankfully my last surgery. It was a long 11 month recovery with a nurse at my home every morning.
By Sadie Colucci5 years ago in Humans
Your Thoughts
~Part 1~ Nathaniel walked down the sidewalk, staring down towards the ground. He couldn’t face his parents right now. Not while he continued to fail his college classes. Is he going to remain a failure the rest of his life? The disappointment in his fathers eyes would be too much for him to handle at the moment. The cool breeze brushed by him, carrying leaves past as he continued to walk down the street. Nathaniel didn’t know what to do, didn’t know what to say, maybe he should just give up? It’s not like he was doing this for himself. It was his parents that made him go to this school. He shook his head. No. He shouldn’t think like that. They are just doing what they can for him to be able to take care of himself. Just unfortunate their child can’t seem to even pass one class for them.
By Hali5 years ago in Humans
Lovely
I thought today was going to go down as the worst day in my entire life. Over the past few weeks there had been things, little things, that were just building up to come together in a culmination of a crap storm and make me vulnerable to a final death blow. First the car, then my job, then bills. The list didn’t seem to have an end. So I went for a drive alone so I could just cry—don’t judge me. Ladies, you know we do our best crying behind the wheel. And we still have a lower percentage of accidents than men.
By D. E. Morris5 years ago in Humans