Why Are Your Friends Your Friends?

I think that the primary reasoning behind who I choose to be friends with is all about how they make me feel about myself. It sounds selfish in some ways to put it like this, but think about it! Your very description above talks about what you like about this person, yet you're ultimately feeling better about yourself for knowing them! As for me, it's not only this, there's also a connection beyond what I'd experience with "day to day" people. Just like you've already mentioned, it can be that they "get" me without me having to explain myself all the time; or they're accepting of my quirks and they also challenge me in some way! That aspect too is important I think. It comes down to traits that I admire too. All in all, it's a win/win; and yes, diversity is a wonderful thing and it would certainly be boring if I spent my life associating with people that were exactly like myself. Commonalities obviously exist too otherwise there'd be little affinity between us overall, but differences abound also and sure keep things fun and interesting. Oh..... And sometimes I end up becoming really close friends with someone 'cos they can burp heaps better than I can!

Bo You are so right. You described your friend (and mine) to a T. I believe when we meet someone like her, there is this chemistry that takes hold and makes us want to know more about that person. It makes us want to be around or in touch with that person as much as possible. I believe we have like souls. We become connected to that person without any effort on our part. It is a natural connection. We spend our lifetime in search of our Soul Sisters and Brothers. That's what makes Mylot so special. It is the conductor to our connections with each other. I hope I was not wrong in assuming who you were talking about. I have made many connections here that have become a part of my lifeline. You my dear friend are one of those very special people in my life. Hugsss Leenie