There is a name for people like you....

[FlamingoBlue]

Yes, you; and we all know who you are. You're the one who listens to our problems in a non-judgemental way, without interupting. You don't offer "constructive" advice unless you're asked, and then you do so in a loving way. You overlook our human flaws and see the good in us. You're there when we make that telephone call at 3 a.m. There are no conditions to your relationship to us except that the relaionship not be taken for granted.

And the word that describes you is "friend". I'm not talking about a casual aquaintance. I'm talking about that special person, or perhaps those few people in your life that are willing to accept you with all your blemishes.

I consider myself to be fortunate to have four good friends, including my wife and brother. I cherish these rich relationships and work to keep them alive and well. How about you?


blue

 

[bluntforcemama]

You can call me Imp.

 

[KillerMuffin]

I thought it was that "Goddamned busy body! Who the fuck does she think she is???" Well, maybe I don't fit the description after all.

 

[CelestialBody]

 

[FlamingoBlue]

It's happening again....

I try to start an introspective thread and it gets hijacked. Well, see if I care. I'm gonna start a mindless thread and see where it goes. PPHPHTT!!!!


blue

 

[Scabbers]

Re: It's happening again....

I try to start an introspective thread and it gets hijacked. Well, see if I care. I'm gonna start a mindless thread and see where it goes. PPHPHTT!!!!
blue

or in a word: "Fuck"

 

[FlamingoBlue]

Scabbers, you hit the nail on the head.

FUCK!!! Friendship; who gives a fuck?? right?

blue

 

[Guest]

Nope, I will not let this one go....

FlamingoBlue,

Your very thoughtful words should be written in a most beautiful fashion so that your wife, brother, and two other very good friends can read them. Maybe that should be a very special gift you give them when you feel they need to hear that from you.

I have one very close friend whom I share many things with, that is my sister. My best friend whom I shared most everything with passed away when I was 22 years old. My grandmother was a woman I could talk about everything with. I always referred to her as a "woman ahead of her times". She was always honest with me, very patient, and so very protective of me. I could share things with her that I couldn't share with anyone else. She always had an answer for me, even though it might not be what I wanted to hear - but it was always honest and well taken by me. I miss my best friend very much.

There is a person whom I am always there for at this stage in my life. She has never had anyone to feel connected with and this is something that she needs in her life. I've watched her grow as a person and become much more outgoing and forgiving. I'm hoping it's because some of my listening and being there skills have triggered much the same inside her.

At this point in time, I've developed a very unique friendship, one that I've never had before. It all comes down to sharing our feelings, hopes, dreams, and desires. It's very refreshing to be able to disclose our secret selves, the ones we keep hidden afraid of what others might say when they see the "us" emerge from our shells. I like what I'm becoming because someone else has found they like who they are becoming - it's sharing those moments that make us who we are.

Enchanted

 

[shyybabe]

I consider myself to be fortunate to have four good friends, including my wife and brother. I cherish these rich relationships and work to keep them alive and well. How about you?

Yes even though I often try hard to push them away and put my shield up, there are a few friends who always insist on busting through and coming back to help when they are needed.

Here are some pictures I got in an e mail which say it better than I can.

 

[shyybabe]