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!"
Fishman Chapter Five
Ruth wasn’t at home when we knocked on the door, so we called in at my cousin, Annie. She lives in a semi-deserted village called Woodburn. Her house is opposite the small church where she got married. There’s nothing exceptional about the church besides the crooked and lifeless tree standing besides it. The roof of the church is falling apart, and nothing’s grown on that tree since I last came here for her wedding.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Humans
Making Friends with Benefits Work
The concept of the nuclear family is a relatively new one, but it has taken roots in America in a way that is decidedly opposed to any other relationship dynamic. There has been a recent uptick in acceptance of polyamory, and other "nontraditional" relationship dynamics, which is good to see. However, I have noticed that the topic of friends with benefits is one of those things that most of us has done a time or two, but there really aren't many resources into making those types of arrangements sustainable, or as a replacement for our traditional sense of the relationship paradigm.
By Paige Graffunder7 years ago in Humans
Dealing with Grief for the First Time as a 17 Year Old
Growing up, I had never experienced real loss. I had lost a great-grandma or grandpa every now and then but being that I was so young, it didn’t truly affect me; I didn't feel very much sadness. I had the mindset that nobody that I really loved and cherished would ever pass away or leave me. That mindset transformed for me in the very beginning of my junior year in high school.
By Hope Leighton7 years ago in Humans
When Friends Leave
In the fifth grade, I had only two friends. The three of us were pretty much inseparable. It was like watching Mean Girls in real lifebut we were in elementary school. Every night we'd three way call each other, and everyday we'd have a dress code. Everyone was convinced we'd be lifelong friends, and we couldn't imagine it any other way, until the day it was clear it wouldn't stay that way.
By Jessica Jane7 years ago in Humans
Tunnel Vision
Damn the day I met you! I started a new job, which I was so excited about. I came in to help setup this new store alongside my manager. After a few hours of being there, it was time to introduce ourselves to the team. I go up to the floor and there you were. Out of all the people sitting in the same area, my vision went straight to you. The light happened to be shining its brightest over your big head. You were wearing a light blue button up and what looked like black chinos and your energy looked amazing. Now as I looked at you, in my head I said, "Wow he is cute!!! Ugh but you have a boyfriend, you have a boyfriend!" I had to shake my head and keep it moving. When it was time for you to introduce yourself you mention that your birthday's coming up and you're going to propose to your girlfriend that day, thats when it was a definite no no, "Girl! keep it moving." After this we took a group photo and i stood next to him, not on purpose just to get out of the way, and he says, "You wanna see the picture?" I say "of course" and he proceeds with, "I can send it to you, whats your number?" Now this was all done innocently as O let the thought of his appearance go. I went on to text my boyfriend and let him know about my day and went home.
By Ellie Writer7 years ago in Humans
The Conversation
This past week I have been reconnecting with a lot of my fellow Canadians back home. With the distance, texts and messenger help to close the gap and time in between. With the time change as I wake, they are preparing to call it a day and visa versa. It just comes with the territory of wandering the globe.
By Steven Altman7 years ago in Humans
Colleague/Friend Balance. Can You Really Be Both?
I recently started a new job. I have worked a lot of jobs and as of late I have decided I am going to stop trying to fit in. Last year I worked in a popular fast food chain and I found my work soul mate. I love her so bloody much! I no longer work there and yet she is now without a doubt one of my closest friends on this earth! She gets me and working with her always made shifts bearable. We had fun and we worked well together and now I am no longer there we are now family friends too. Our partners are friends and share interests and we all have a great time when together.
By Dawn Elizabeth7 years ago in Humans
