Lets Talk Friends!
As you grow older friends are hard to come by.
I met my very best friends later on in life whilst being on sets. We instantly just hit it off and it was friends at first sight lol.
Literally a few weeks later we ended up being on set again this time actually exchanging info, after we wrapped we both we’re talking about how much we wanted to go to the Orange County fair. I had been saying how much I wanted to go for weeks and finally decided to go.
She said you drive I’ll pay for parking , I said deal!
We were there for hours!! Riding roller coasters , eating good food that was bad for us and just having a ball! That was my first friend date and the start of a life long friendship.
Another best friend we met while being on set also and we instantly hit off once we found out we went to the same church! Been friends for over seven years now!
When it comes to making new friends you should be open to receiving them. Being yourself from the beginning. No use putting up a facade that will only be shown as time goes on, be you from the start . PERIOD!
Being honest about who you are and what you believe in is very much appreciated in the beginning of a friendship. It’s very helpful to know things your friends are into and their beliefs to help you better understand who they are as a person and what they stand for. Of course you won’t always agree on things or have the same views but as long as you both respect each other and are honest you are setting yourself up to have a great long lasting friendship.
Having a friend( Best friend ) isn’t just about telling each other your business and the latest tea even though that’s fun and all but as friends you should be uplifting& motivating each other supporting each other, holding one another accountable of what you both say you’re going to do. When that friend succeeds at something you feel like you’ve succeed too because you are genuinely your friends biggest fan! Some one who brings out the best of you and vice versa. You are always telling it like it is at all times ain’t no sugar coating with a real friend. That’s stuff you do with an “acquaintance”.
What is an acquaintance?
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend. This is the friend you can go out and party with who’s always a good time , occasional dinner dates but that’s about it. This isn’t the type of relationship you tell all your business to.
When it comes to growing apart from friends long term or short term , regardless of a falling out , losing touch or whatever the case may be . That person was placed in your life for a reason that season so don’t take it too hard. Find out what the lesson was and GROW from there.
Always remember this; A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to completely be yourself !
I am so thankful for my wonderful friends, you inspire me everyday and I hope I do the same!
cheers to friendship
xoxo,
Elle