Friends Who Pick You Up, Who Listen

"Friends pick us up when we fall down, and if they can't pick us up, they lie down and listen for a while." ~ Author Unknown

I had this in my profile post, and comments started to become a discussion. Hence a thread.

I really liked this quote. The second part made me smile. Indeed, when they can't pick you up, friends join you, lie down and listen for a while.

Do you have friends like the ones described in the quote? Are you that kind of friend to someone? To many?

 

I am blessed to have such friends, and hope to "stay blessed". : )

These are friends who make the time for me when I need it.. literally make the time.. in their busy day, and give me an 'appointment' too if needed. Appointment as in time when I have their undivided attention by chat or phone.

It is actually not so hard to have such friends in our lives. Takes some intuition and whatever to recognize them among people we know, and to cultivate the friendship a bit. Key being to exercise moderation. Don't become too much of soulmates. Don't live in each other's pockets.

 

Hmmm... Friendships do "thrive" when both have similar problems. And can wilt when one's life starts becoming better. For the very reason that a major part of the bond was both having problems. The relationship changes, but no need to let it make you cynical about friendships. A good friendship does not necessarily have to last for ever. And, sometimes, friendships only need an "intermission". : ) And some event will take it back to what it used to be.

 

A very interesting line of thought. I am still chewing over it... but have to say that when the stakes are high, women also will not hesitate to step over a few bodies to achieve what they want.