Seeking good friends



Friendship can be magical when two people meet on a special occasion, and then connect and become friends. However, friendship can continue or come to an end. 

When you were a kid, you might have looked for friends to hang out with or do activities with for no particular reason. Your friends may also help you with your homework. 

Friendship becomes more complicated as you get older; parties are fun, and travelling together is fantastic, but sharing the same values and thoughts, or even discussing specific topics, is more important to me. 

I don’t mind not having many friends, but I consider myself lucky to have 2-3 best friends and a few good friends. COVID reflects the true personalities of my friends. If your friends had numerous excuses for not connecting or meeting for more than 2 years. Perhaps I'll refer to them as acquaintances. 

I've always been in good health, but lately I've been sick. The struggled a lot because of the COVID vaccinations and the restrictions during the pandemic. I took a lot of advice from my doctors, counsellors and other professionals. Truly it's a life lesson in loving yourself above all.  I got to know who are my good friends and best friends these days. When you are ill,  you will consider who you want to call and who can give you comfort and take care of you. Obviously, friendships are dynamic and mutual. Your former closest pals might no longer be with you beacuse they have made new friends, are preoccupied with other tasks, or have moved on to new lives. Or perhaps that indivdual has completely changed. 

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to speak with a few friends recently and for what I've learned. 

Friendship conflicts do arise from time to time, and it takes two to resolve them in order to maintain the friendship. When you and your partner are facing life challenges, take the initiative to contact the people you care about. 

Your life may be less lonely if you have a partner. Enjoying ME time might help you unwind and appreciate life more. I'll argue that having friends with whom you can share your feelings and go on  adventures makes life more pleasant and meaningful. 

Thank you, my dear friends. 

Thank you Julie from the Happy Room from Clubhouse for the discussion of this wonderful topic. 

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