there is a flip side to this coin ... we make new friends.

supportive, helpful, caring, honest friends who will ride with us through think and thin.

they are out there.

we have to become better 'pickers', is all.

leave the easy come - easy go for others like themselves.

go for golden. they usually are doing things you admire anyway.

they take care of things on time. they are dependable and reliable.

they don't lie. they don't cheat.

they are fun and safe at the same time.

they are generous of spirit, and spare no necessity.

they learn about us with interest and can be helpful and full of hope.

our friends can pull as through.

you know why?

we are the friend we need to make.

because we can do these things and are willing to.

no one way street, as we see everywhere anymore!

a two-way street,boundaries too, but most importantly, responsible concern for one anothers lives.

it is out here.

just take the chance. try something you know is right and go where you know you need to be, and they will be there, waiting for the development of friendship to enrich our lives - and fill the lonely voids with a chuchke and their smile.

yup. new friends who are genuine, not motivated by self interest only - they don't make friends with authentic people. they might, when they get old, and the glamour fades in this life, but you all on this thread are needing friends who can lift you up and allow you to lighten their loads as well.

go to the places they are waiting for you!

peace,
nightbird