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!"
Let the Bridge Burn
When I was in high school, I had a pretty close-knit group of friends. Most of us had known each other since seventh grade or longer. Around grade ten though, things started to get messy. People started dating, which is typical and okay by all means, but sometimes it gets a little complex when you're looking to date inside your close circle of friends.
By Grey Lancaster8 years ago in Humans
HEAR ME OUT! What to Do with Emotions
I say unpopular opinion, but I hope that after reading this, some of you will understand my point of view, and perhaps even share it. I'm calling this series "Hear Me Out!" (but, like, in all caps) and it's going to be about anything that I observe that I think should change. Please note that this is just a way for me to vent and share my opinions, and most certainly won't be written to intentional offend anyone or hurt their feelings. I merely want to propose another outlook/opinion that you can either consider or cast aside after reading. Anyways, thank for being here!
By Siobhan Vibiana8 years ago in Humans
Dear Imaginary Friends...
This is my first, and probably my last post on here. I truly love the concept of Vocal, and will continue to read other contributions, but I fear that my own go far too off topic to put under one title. Sorry about that—oops. I know that in this short piece below, I quickly veer from imaginary friends, but I enjoyed writing...whatever this is, and I hope that even with all of my rambling, you enjoy reading it.
By Ellie Baker8 years ago in Humans
Dear Ex-Best Friend
Dear ex-best friend, I should've said these words a long time ago, but I never had the courage to speak them to your face. You were always unpredictable and I didn't know how you would react. Would you sit there calmly and process what I said? Or would you lash out and never want to see me again? I didn't know what you would do, so I bottled up everything, and that is never a good idea. You know that when I dwell on something, it never ends well. I was immature and naïve when I met you. You took me under your wing and showed me the world. You became a sister to me...but you changed. You changed a lot. You never smiled anymore. You were always telling me what to do. You never said "please." You always used command sentences or "you should..." sentences. You can't tell me what to do! No one tells me what to do! You were always getting people to pity you in some way just to get the attention that you wanted. You try to make me the enemy. You try to make me look like a bitch. I don't care. I don't regret losing you as a friend. You were manipulative and controlling. I don't know how you got people to stay your friend. I hated how smug you got when you got your way. I wanted to slap that stupid, smug smirk right off your stupid face. I resented many things about you and that resentment isn't healthy. Life is too short to hold anything against anyone.
By Avery Jensen8 years ago in Humans
Friendship Breakups Are Worse
I can't stand how you swan around thinking you are perfect. But knowing you, you would scoff, roll your eyes and say you are not perfect. You always fail to see your mistakes. I am no saint and I have flaws but I could never treat people the way you do. You are beginning to make a fool out of yourself. Playing the victim. Treating me like a mug, playing games and lying to my face. How did I not see your true colours before. Actually no, I knew what you were like before but I chose to overlook those characteristics because no one is perfect. If you really love someone, you should appreciate them for who they are, right? Well that's what I did, I did what you asked, what you demanded and what you hinted. I was thoughtful and considerate. But you chuck me aside, forget about me and made me question my own sanity.
By Imogen Rose Briggs8 years ago in Humans
Maybe They're Right... You Should Always Date Your Best Friend
These two people in this picture are not dating. They may look good together but they have never had a romantic relationship. The body language in this picture is comfortable and effortless. Feelings are not shared though. (So far as I know.) Just care and friendship.
By Anita Drink8 years ago in Humans
