As I graduated from being a carefree student and professional to a married woman with kids, my friendships got modified too. Earlier, it was a hip gang with intelligent and smart people :), and we were an opinionated lot. I have some fun memories of my college days – the outings, the camps, the projects; those carefree days were the best in life! Today, I have a motley group of friends from a wider cross-section of people. I have matured in my friendships; have become less judgmental, calmer, more giving and even more forgiving. And, technology is such a great boon. I might not be in touch with all, but I don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and talk when the heart so desires. And, emailing is absolutely my forte along with social media 🙂. It might be difficult to believe because I share so much through my blog, but deep down I am still that shy girl who opens to the very few whom she has implicit trust in.
This question always fascinates me: What motivates us to be friends with someone? It is very difficult to say. I think there has to be a connection for sure. How does one feel the connection? This connection has to be sometimes nurtured over a period of time, and at other times, it happens almost immediately. It is fascinating that I feel this connection not only with old friends but even with virtual friends, some of whom I’ve never even met. How miraculous is that! I think as friends it is also very important to use one’s discretion and keep private details which another person has shared to one’s own selves. Many a times, I have noted with dismay that people would reveal all and sundry just for the sake of a conversation. I give a lot in my friendships and expect the same fervor in return.
“It is a sweet thing, friendship, a dear balm,
A happy and auspicious bird of calm…”
– Shelly
“True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.”
– Charles Caleb Colton
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