2011 clarified the types of people and relationships I wanted in my life. A little gentle social housekeeping if you will.
People change. I change. There needs to be sustainable connection and understanding between friends in order for the relationship to survive. I’ve also come to realize there needs to be a deep respect and caring to make the friendship worthwhile.
I feel this year really opened my eyes to the company I keep. I think I have whittled down my inner circle to a handful of close friends, and these select few know every inner working of my life (and I theirs). I have the great masses of friends and acquaintances, and there are past, present and future levels of connection with them.
As for the failed friendships, I equally contributed. I didn’t make my opinions or feelings known, and I probably put up with more than I should have. I enabled the relationships until I reached my breaking point, which probably should have been much earlier than it happened. I do feel a certain level of sadness with a friendship loss. I’m not stupid though. I know what I deserve. I made my mistakes and intend to learn from them.
We are the company we keep. And my company is pretty damn incredible.
