a friend is a present you give to yourself
Yesterday, I was able to read an article by Ms. Beth Day Romulo. It was about friendships. It was about the difference between friendships of men and friendship among women. It was a nice article and it made realize and understand a lot of things.
Indeed it is true that men does not talk that much, they could enjoy a beer and the company of each other without finding the need to talk. They can do a lot of things with each other but it does not mean that they know each other emotionally. On the other hand, Girls do love to talk -- and it doesn't necessarily mean they are doing the same thing at that precise moment. Have you ever wonder why women go to the powder room to by groups? What else is new? To talk of course. Women do talk a lot whenever they got the opportunity. Ms. Romulo wrote: "A woman without a close friend she can confide in is apt to feel very isolated indeed, which often happens when husband's job force them to live abroad:." ( Is she talking about JANE?! Hehehe )
Men's friendship is more action oriented. They play games.. or do things together like girl watching, bar hopping or simply sharing drinks. Whereas, Women's Friendship is based on communication. Sharing of thoughts and emotions. They confide their problems, their worries and doubts about love and life. And in turn their friends give sympathy and understanding.
My friends and I do laugh a lot when we are together. And usually, even talking about most horrifying situation we just find ourselves laughing. Which leads us incidentally to relieve our stress and finding of possible solutions for our worries.
Real friends will always be there no matter what, no matter how far the distance is. You don't need to explain to them… They know just by the look what's going on inside you. (They really got the knack of knowing things even in the absence of verbal communication.)They provide encouragement and support without judging you.. They offer you options, leave the decision to you. My friends are funny, sweet, intelligent, charming, pretty, lovable, straightforward, and 100% brats. =D
posted by jaded fool @ 12:18 PM
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