In Celebration of Friendship

What defines a deep friendship to you? Is it someone you keep in touch with on a daily basis? Is it your spouse or partner who you trust with your deepest secrets? Maybe it’s that person you can go months without talking to and pick up exactly where you left off. Or it could be that friend who always knows the perfect way to show you love and support.  Today, I’m talking about friendship in all its forms. From decades-long childhood friendships, to our friendships with our partners, to friendships we’ve outgrown or come to realize are no longer productive.  In this episode, I break down my definition of a healthy friendship that stands the tests, trials, and tribulations of time. I tell you about my enduring friendships with three of my very closest friends from childhood, why a good friend accepts the other for all of their flaws and weaknesses, and the way I use snail mail as one of my favorite ways to stay in touch and connect with my long distance friends.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: I was a bright, thoughtful, creative kid—and I was bullied severely  enough to switch schools (02:46) I often don’t talk to my closest friends for several months at a time, but when we get together it’s like no time has passed (07:10) A deep, healthy friendship is loyal, elastic, flexible, and forgiving (08:26) It’s possible to love to communicate, connect, and spend time with others as an extrovert while still replenishing in solitude and silence as an introvert (11:46) You are profoundly lucky if you've been brave enough, foolish enough, and compassionate enough to have been hurt in love (16:49) Your weekly LoveByte (20:24) Q&A: How can I keep up long distance friendships? A great way to maintain a long distance friendship is to use snail mail to send an impromptu “thinking of you” card or letter to surprise the recipient.  Is it okay that my friends and I don’t keep in constant touch? Strong, loyal friendships don’t need constant contact to stay healthy, How can I be a great friend? A great friend is loyal, caring, and not afraid to show their friends love. Resources: Buddha's Bedroom People mentioned: Khalil Gibran Let’s Connect! About Me Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here  Facebook Page   Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.