Friendships

Early on in my life I came to the conclusion that sincere friendships are a rare occurence in todays society. I can only boast of one real friend I have stayed close to through both calm and hard times. This friend has forgiven me time and time again. I must admit I have at times been extremely stubborn but even then this person was patient and utterly genuine in their advice and thoughts. They have been there for me when I have needed them most and helped me believe in a selfless friendship where sincerity has created a solid foundation. I have to thank them for keeping my faith in friendships alive.

We all meet numerous people through our lives in school, colleges, universities and at work and at the end of the day how many of us can say we have more than a handful of true friends? We lose contact with so many people in our lives. Some of whom have been immensely kind and others that are better forgotten. Why is it that some of these people leave permenant and lasting impressions in our lives while others can't leave fast enough!

Friendships nowadays are so incredibly fickle with most people concentrating on how they can outwit the other and gain the most from them without giving them anything in return. Isn't friendship like any relationship where giving and taking should be taken for granted. Why can't we be generous in our giving and appreciative in our recieving?