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 Night Before Halloween
Hello! Surprised this is happening again to be honest but here I am, pondering a train station, thinking what has happened. I have been spending so much energy on someone I input so much of my time to & for what? To feel constant hits of positive stride? To feel a sense of wanting. To have someone to talk to every day that you want to talk to? Making decisions with the idea of getting a yes. Maybe I’m looking too into it. Isn’t this what friendship is though, inviting your “friends” to things in hopes that they return the friendship. It must feel nice to present your friends with an opportunity and they agree and equally pay their fair to have a good time around you and those in good company.
By The Kind Quill6 years ago in Humans
The Parts of Me That Are Alone, Pt. 2
Now, if this is your first read from me, here's a little recap. I'm alone in college, I have no friends, and when I try to make friends, it normally goes south pretty fast. My closest family and my girlfriend are at least three states away.
By John McNally6 years ago in Humans
The Parts of Me That Are Alone
To start, I am alone. I am in college—freshman year. And just because I'm a freshman, don't you dare write me off as another homesick, bummer boy who's just crying about how he can't go home to mommy. It doesn't always work like that. This is my first piece of writing work on Vocal, so don't judge too hard.
By John McNally6 years ago in Humans
Is Having Friendships Crucial?
Throughout school I always felt like there was pressure that you needed an army of friends. Friends that would back you in any situation, maybe even help avoid any bullying if that was to occur—the more friends, the cooler you were, right? You couldn't be more wrong.
By Deana Ramsey6 years ago in Humans
10 Ways to Get to Know Someone on a Deeper Level
Making acquaintances is a breeze. The real work is moving the needle towards something more than those surface level interactions. Whether it is with a new friend, potential love interest, mother-in-law, or sister, here are ten things you can do to cut through superficiality and actually get to know them in a real and meaningful way.
By liam chess6 years ago in Humans
Overcoming the Fear of Being Alone
When I look back on friendships and relationships that are not in my life anymore, I start to notice the signs and reasons why we had to go our separate ways. Throughout my life, I have had friends come and go and really question my self-worth. When numerous people who meant so much, leave, it does make you question their intentions in the relationship. The biggest thing I learnt within these friendships is when someone leaves you it does not reflect poorly on you, but that is what they had to do in the moment to survive. Another big thing I learned is that I have a hard time letting go of friendships that are not servicing me anymore. In particular, I’ve had a really good friend, completely ghost me and I’ve also had friends that I’ve had to distance myself from.
By MarisaKaye6 years ago in Humans
What Does Friendship Really Mean?
It's like that old saying your Mum or your Nan would say: "You can count your real friends on one hand." I never used to understand it. I was popular, friends with everyone. I was a social butterfly, always going from one group of people to the next. I heard the line "gosh Emma you know everyone" more so than I could count. Yet, how many of these people were actually true friends? Was this actually a healthy way to form genuine relationships?
By Emma Marshall6 years ago in Humans
