How Can We Lose Friends Essay

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. We all lose friends; it is inevitable. Despite our efforts, friends drift apart and move away, or we merely find other social groups that suit us. During this time, we may remain close friends or distant acquaintances with one another. We may even experience an outfall due to an argument or betrayal. In rare cases, unforgiveable actions thrash the line of friendship. Depending on the situation, every individual acts differently. Burdened by low self esteem and eternal struggles, various individuals act irrationally and behave in an inappropriate, impulsive manner. In a recent life-changing experience, one of my former friend’s mental obstacles clouded her judgment and shattered the bond we and another friend shared together. However, …show more content…
Giddy with teenage excitement, we spent three days together, and we felt closer than ever. We were practically roommates. We were sisters. Alongside one another, we learned scads about each other, and it was obvious that many people will come into our lives, but only the special ones will leave footprints on our hearts. Enlightened by the presence of others, we learn many concepts from our friends as we encounter their unique family roles and characteristics, along with their religious beliefs and values. In the midst of these new experiences, our minds become susceptible and we accept our differences in the world. Regardless, while we may embrace one another, we cannot forget our …show more content…
That same year, Robin Williams had committed suicide and broke the hearts of our nation. The entire world was exposed to the fact that the impact that mental demons have on another person is calamitous, and we must always remember to acknowledge the magnitude of the situation and the consequences that our actions unfold. Clarissa nearly took her life due to her insecurities and self-pity and desire for attention. How could she have thought so selfishly? Would she have actually thrown her entire life away, indifferent of her family and friends, because someone was too busy to spend time with her and attempted to spare her

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