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YES to new friends, NO to dud friends, NO to friends that don’t add to your life, you want to be around people that truly inspire you that you genuinely love. Don’t misunderstand what true friends are. Keep your circle small and keep your circle strong. Give as much as you take in relationships, keep it reciprocal.
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Cherish them. Thank them. Write them. Invite them to parts unknown. Share music, art, and food. Celebrate together; cry together. Share your hopes and fears; the mundane and extraordinary; the minutia and the barrenness of your life as it occurs. Savor every single moment you have together.
And don’t forget to tell them you love them — to the point you feel silly. The quality of your friendships dictate the quality of your life.
Mar 18, 2025
I love my life currently and the people in it. I have friends who genuinely care about me and will always support me and I know I can trust them. It’s a crazy feeling because I never had a lot of true friends throughout middle school and high school. Back then, one day i’d be friends then the next day there would be a whole drama fest. Cutting off, making amends, cutting off again, it all gets so tiring after a while. You can only do that for so long until you ware yourself out. I’m happy with my life and I do appreciate everyone who has ever been in my life because they have helped me get here and grow and learn, however you don’t need to stay friends with people forever. People change and that’s okay. You should never feel obligated to be someone’s friend just because of the past.
Apr 19, 2025
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Due to some personal events in my life, friendships have always been a rocky mental battle for me. The idea of someone not just being neutral about my presence but instead celebrating it can be hard for me to actualize (Especially if I admire them quite a lot). But, when I think back to the people who I thought were “meh” about our friendship, I remember the pieces of art they’ve created for me, the thoughtful actions they’ve done for me, and the joy they’ve expressed for my accomplishments. People who have no affection or care for your being truly wouldn’t take the time to be around you, let alone going the extra mile.
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Traveling alone is important for people. Go find yourself, allow yourself to find your space. Go for a bike ride, get in your car, get in a kayak and drift down a river. Being able to spend time alone in a world where everything pushing at you is key. I like to eat in restaurants alone and be by myself. It gives you self awareness and understand the space that you are, the person that you are. Gotta take a step back from the scene and be a nobody sometimes.
Nov 30, 2022
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Going into a vintage store and finding the perfect t-shirt, the perfect pant, jacket or hat is one of the greatest feelings in the world. See for yourself!
Nov 30, 2022
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You should just try a little harder at being better at everything that you do, even if it is to rest. I don’t rest often, but once I find some balance I will.
Nov 30, 2022