Friendships, Families and Flirts…
My best friend in the world is Melissa Richardson. We have best the best of friends since I was in the 7th grade. We met when I walked into a small Jr. High Sunday School class for the first time. She invited me the to go to Magic Mountain with the youth group the next weekend. I did, and we became fast friends, best friends, right away. Our friendship has navigated its way through Jr. High and High School and College (even being roommates!) and now we’re figuring out how to stay close despite the fact we live nearly 500 miles away!
Lately I’ve been thinking a LOT about friendships…especially as I’m preparing a seminar for this weekend on this subject. I’ve been wondering if I’m really even a good friend? What makes a good friend? What are the qualities of a good friendship? Friendships (like any relationships) are complex, they are fun, and sometimes they are unexpected.
So I’ve been setting up interviews with “best friends” and I’m going to ask them what makes their friendships work…. what’s made them last? How do they survive the challenges and changes of life? I was wondering what you thought, what are the ingredients to a good friendship?
My best friend in the world is Melissa Richardson. We have best the best of friends since I was in the 7th grade. We met when I walked into a small Jr. High Sunday School class for the first time. She invited me the to go to Magic Mountain with the youth group the next weekend. I did, and we became fast friends, best friends, right away. Our friendship has navigated its way through Jr. High and High School and College (even being roommates!) and now we’re figuring out how to stay close despite the fact we live nearly 500 miles away!
Lately I’ve been thinking a LOT about friendships…especially as I’m preparing a seminar for this weekend on this subject. I’ve been wondering if I’m really even a good friend? What makes a good friend? What are the qualities of a good friendship? Friendships (like any relationships) are complex, they are fun, and sometimes they are unexpected.
So I’ve been setting up interviews with “best friends” and I’m going to ask them what makes their friendships work…. what’s made them last? How do they survive the challenges and changes of life? I was wondering what you thought, what are the ingredients to a good friendship?
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GREAT questions Brittany! I've seen some great friendships last a long time because they allowed each other "wiggle room", meaning, they let each other have room to change & grow, and even sometimes hang out with other friends... I'd love to hear what everyone else has to say about this... and I can't wait to hear what your interviews turn up! See you @ the Promise!
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Rachel Johnston |
May 7, 2007 at 5:44 PM