Friends

The different types of friends we have.

Over the course of our lifetime we develop many types of friendships. There are those who are more like casual acquaintances than friends in the truest sense of the word. There are friends who we may spend some time with, socialize with in a fun, lighthearted way but not as deep or as abiding as our closest friends. There is the bond with someone we know very well whom we trust with our deepest and most private thoughts, ideas and emotions. True friendship transcends age and gender.  Our closest and dearest friends love us for who we are, without judging us or trying to change us. They are there for us during our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows and we are there for them in the same way.   Friendships ebb and flow with the rhythm of our lives. Sometimes we see each other often and then there are long gaps of time when we have no contact whatsoever and the friendship endures through it all. It is not always the amount of time we spend with any of these types of friends but rather the depth of our affection that matters the most. We do not know what the future holds so it is important to appreciate our friends for they are a cherished part of our lives; not to be taken for granted. Please feel free to share, if you are so inspired.