A Friendship Is Worth Far More Than One Argument
December 12, 2002, 11:22 AM

"They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, but an entire life time to forget them."



Well, still searching on who wrote this quotation (anonymous), whomever this person be, he or she is totally correct. Every time we meet a stranger, that person has the potential to be our friend. In a sense they are like a door that we have never opened. But once we have opened it, that person may possess this strong mystifying power to show us the world in a brand new perspective. Strangely though it only takes us a few minutes to tell if what we and the stranger have will transform into a friendship, or if the two of us will even have a bond.

True friendships are hard to come by. When we find a special friendship, we should hold on tight, and have the freedom to be ourselves but appreciate and bask in the differences of others. When in a true friendship the two people don't have to be the same or have a lot in common. Usually when two diverse people form a friendship, the bond is stronger because they accept each others differences and uniqueness, learn from it, and grow stronger together.

All friendships have their share of up's and down's, differences make the world go round ;) A friendship is bound to have its arguments also, and a true friendship is worth an argument. Some people find that a fight is the cause of the end of a friendship, but they don't have to be. An argument can be a conflicting opinion, and opposition is good, and a great foundation for a friendship. When we stumble upon a disagreement, we need to look past that itself, and accept uniqueness in that individual. Our differences, that's makes us unique.

To resolve a conflict we should do it in a mature matter, talking with them about the problem. Tell them how you feel, while respecting their view on the issue also. When we do this we will find ourselves being less judgmental, and being more open minded. For the person on the other end, they will appreciate you for respecting their view, being honest and open and for still letting them be their unique self. They will truly value and appreciate the friendship that they share with you!!!

Arguments in a friendship are like driving. Once in a while we hit a bump, or a curve in the road, but after that it is smooth driving ahead....... Always value the differences in other people, and in your friendships. Never take a friend for granted for they are truly a gift and can be taken away.

Later Days,
Blaze

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