Have I mentioned I love puns? Haha. This topic has been on my mind
quite a bit lately. It may have taken twenty years, but I recently learned an
important fact about friendships: there are two very different types.
CONDITIONAL FRIENDS: Beware of these
friendships, they're pretty dangerous. They can be your friend to your face,
but not behind your back. Friends like these generally don't have your best
interest in mind and are only out to gain something from the friendship. These
friends are fun to party or hang out with, you just might not want to tell them
your deepest, darkest secrets. They are their first, and only, priority.
UNCONDITIONAL FRIENDS: I will never be
able to express my appreciation for unconditional friendships. People who have
loved me through thick and thin have made me who I am today. These friends are
those that aren't afraid to tell you that you're being stupid when you're
making an idiotic decision, but will be there to pick up the pieces when the
decision falls through. These friends will forever have your back and are one
person through and through. Friends like this will give you the shirt off your
back. These people emulate Christ's love, and it radiates from them.
I have been extremely blessed to be able
to have many unconditional friends, but I'm realizing that conditional friends
are becoming more frequent in my life. While I was evaluating all of my relationships,
I began to wonder what kind of friend I was. Do I respect them? Do I love them
even when they're doing something I don't agree with? I know I'm not perfect,
so I'm sorry for those I have wronged, but my pledge to you is this: I WILL BE
A BETTER FRIEND. Re-evaluate your relationships, you may be surprised at what
you find. Are you the friend you hope to have?
Peace & Love.
