Still Going Strong
Some say absence makes the heart grow fonder and some say a healthy relationship needs interaction on a daily basis. I think friendships have a way of developing on their own. I also think that sharing something deeper can help to sustain friendships. My best friend and I have known each other our whole lives. We did not actually become friends until about twenty years ago, and the best friend title came along a few years later. My best friend, Sandra, lives in Elkins, West Virginia. We do not see each other very often, but we speak at least once a week. Sandra and I keep our friendship strong because we share several things in common, including our values. Education is one of the values we share. Sandra did not see the …show more content…
Life is full of worry and situations that have the potential to become overwhelming. I personally find that anytime I can share some hilarity, my day can immediately improve. I see humor as an equalizer in the human experience. My family thinks that we are a crazy bunch, but we just fill our home with silly moments. Luckily for me, Sandra has the unique ability to turn me into a ten year old when she gets me laughing. I end up with giggles that lead to snorts and snorts leading to leaky eyes. Sometimes the leaking hits my bladder too. A good laugh goes a long way, and laughter with a person who thinks I deserve the world goes even …show more content…
I have been guilty of speaking before I think, and I often say whatever pops into my head. Communication has helped all of my relationships to flourish. After all, how can I understand or be understood if not for open communication? Admittedly my style of communication is more in- your- face than most. I think that I help Sandra to be more spontaneous with her thoughts and feelings. I bring some excitement to her life in the way that she brings calm to mine. I expect her to be honest with me and to clue me in on my flaws or mistakes. Continued openness has created a fierce commitment to each other and to our
Some say absence makes the heart grow fonder and some say a healthy relationship needs interaction on a daily basis. I think friendships have a way of developing on their own. I also think that sharing something deeper can help to sustain friendships. My best friend and I have known each other our whole lives. We did not actually become friends until about twenty years ago, and the best friend title came along a few years later. My best friend, Sandra, lives in Elkins, West Virginia. We do not see each other very often, but we speak at least once a week. Sandra and I keep our friendship strong because we share several things in common, including our values. Education is one of the values we share. Sandra did not see the …show more content…
Life is full of worry and situations that have the potential to become overwhelming. I personally find that anytime I can share some hilarity, my day can immediately improve. I see humor as an equalizer in the human experience. My family thinks that we are a crazy bunch, but we just fill our home with silly moments. Luckily for me, Sandra has the unique ability to turn me into a ten year old when she gets me laughing. I end up with giggles that lead to snorts and snorts leading to leaky eyes. Sometimes the leaking hits my bladder too. A good laugh goes a long way, and laughter with a person who thinks I deserve the world goes even …show more content…
I have been guilty of speaking before I think, and I often say whatever pops into my head. Communication has helped all of my relationships to flourish. After all, how can I understand or be understood if not for open communication? Admittedly my style of communication is more in- your- face than most. I think that I help Sandra to be more spontaneous with her thoughts and feelings. I bring some excitement to her life in the way that she brings calm to mine. I expect her to be honest with me and to clue me in on my flaws or mistakes. Continued openness has created a fierce commitment to each other and to our