Loh #192: Friendship is the actual currency of life!

Hello, everyone; it's my pleasure to answer one of the questions given by @merit.ahama.

How much does friendship mean to you? Can you make new friends easily?

Friendship is a valuable privilege that one should pay attention to. To put it simply, having supportive friends is beneficial.

Genuine friendship is like golden nectar: a unique condiment that gives everything a sense of ease, lightness, and groundedness. In a single sentence, friendships can signify different things to different people. For some, the most important thing is to stay until the party ends, not just during its peak. Some people view friendship as their lifeblood, a kind of color, or healing energy.

Friendship is the actual currency of life.

Strong bonds and meaningful friendships are the most crucial paths to recovery and happiness. As I get older, I realize that friendship isn't determined by who I spend the most time with or how long I've known someone. It involves finding and establishing connections with those who foster my personal growth and allow me the liberty to be who I am entirely—those who create space for my development.

Having friends who give you confidence is a sign of friendship. Even though they occasionally can't understand what you're going through or your point of view, they still listen. The friendships I have made and maintained since graduating are significant to me. So far, our friendship journey has taught me a lot, but the most valuable lesson is that friendship should only happen on your terms. It would help if you didn't allow yourself to be forced or feel under pressure to make friends. When something is something you're genuinely interested in learning about, true friendships start to form.

Yes, making new friends for me is easy.

When I was younger, I learned the importance of true friendships from wise people. They would not stop telling me there were only a few true friends. I didn't believe that to be true. Being social and engaging with new people has always been enjoyable to me. I have moved several times in my adult life, and each move brought amazing friendships and novel experiences.

I often consider myself to be a people collector. Over the years, I have maintained several friendships. We occasionally communicate via text, phone, and Christmas card exchanges. These friendships bring me joy and gratitude when I reflect on our shared experiences. Once, I made the mistake of thinking that many were true friends. I never considered differentiating between "friendship" and "true friendship."

It gets strange as you get older, and life happens. The unasked-for advice I received years ago gained new meaning. My inner circle, my true friends, and other people began to emerge. My circle then became more minor, but my vision got better. I realized that loyalty and dedication are more potent than statistics. These friendships make my heart race, my throat tighten, and tears well up. I am grateful for these friendships because they helped me through my darkest moments. These relationships have become some of my most precious possessions.

When I reflect on some of my friendships, I can't help but wonder what makes them so meaningful and deep. I believe vulnerability, loyalty, honesty, and confidence are the solutions.

Genuine friendships are those in which I can be open and honest about my feelings and thoughts, knowing that no matter how ridiculous, arrogant, or foolish I appear to be, they will still love me. They love me for who I am, my flaws and all.

When you succeed, they truly celebrate you, and they also enjoy each other's victories. They'll never feel jealous of your accomplishments. Your victories are their victories.

A true friend will always encourage you to reach your full potential, even if it means bringing up unpleasant truths. You always end up back together with actual, good friends; all relationships have highs and lows. Arguments are inevitable when friends have been together for a long time. However, as long as it doesn't compromise their moral character, you can get through difficult times with your friends if you can be honest.

True friends are among the small pleasures in life. I couldn't be who I am now without them. We value our friendships with those who let us be ourselves, share our true selves, encourage one another, and be open and truthful. You soon realize how critical true friendships are. You look after, cherish, and dedicate time to those friendships. You can count on us to love our friendships in these relationships.