Having had the pleasure this last weekend of spending time with a friend where we just hung out together at ease with each other, it made me think about what does friendship actually mean to me. It means to feel comfortable with someone, to have trust, no need to stand on ceremony, openness, and they tell you as it is with love, because they love you for you and all your warts. I know I like to feel safe and cherished. We can laugh and cry together, hug each other, be able to talk about things knowing it will not go any further, get another point of view – be natural.
I love this quote I found per chance: “A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.” I had that over the last few years with my partner and various friends when I hit rock bottom, lost all my confidence and positive perspective on life. This is something my partner and I do with each other and it is very strengthening and comforting.
Here are a couple more quotes I felt summed up friendship:
Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.”
- Albert Camus
“Every person is a new door to a different world.” – from movie “Six Degrees of Seperation” – Just love this one as that is friendship is also all about – getting a different perspective on life.
Francly speaking
