What About Your Friends?

FRIENDS...how many of us have them?

Everyone has that friend they can turn to in any situation, but everyone also has that friend that they run to depending on the situation.  We all have our "club" friends, our "relationship" friends, and our "I'm cheating on my boy/girlfriend" friends -- the one we talk to even though they tell us we're wrong but they'll listen and you know they won't tell a soul -- that's just how it is.  You know which friends can be trusted with certain issues and you stick to it.

Not many times do I get a call from a friend and if they're not just calling to say hello [because the "texting" thing is so informal now], they're calling to tell me about a certain situation.  Different friends for different occasions.  Now don't get me wrong, I love all my friends [some more than others] but everyone has their role.  So should trust be a factor in friendships as in the same in a relationship?

YES.  A friendship is a relationship -- without all the sex & sorry baby [for most, NO COMMENT].  Trust and communication is key in any friendship as well as a relationship.  You can't honestly call someone you don't trust a friend, BUT you trust them enough with certain information.  Some friends we keep around for convenience, and some we keep around because between the two of you, you have enough dirt on each other to land you both under Rikers Penitentiary.  Either way, that's your friend.

Personally, my friends and I have established a bond.  I know my friends are my friends because of simple things.  1.  we don't aruge much, but when we do it never escalates to name calling; 2.  we all serve a different purpose/role; 3.  our tastes are different so we all bring something different to the table.  4.  if we do argue, I get upset and apologize (or vice versa) -- and y'all know I don't apologize for NOTHING.  I'm just saying.  I don't mind that my friends call me for sex advice or something dealing ONLY in the sexual realm.  It's okay, that's what I do -- it's my role.  But when a friend does reach out to me to ask about what they should do regarding their relationship or something of that nature, I put my game face on & become a listening ear.  I'm always honored.

Love, cherish, listen to your friends.  Who cares they they only call you at 2am or that they always blast you on twitter for not calling them (when they have a phone as well)?  Just laugh it off, smile, and say I love you friend.  A friend will be there...mine are always there!  Love you friends.