Behind Beautiful Friendship is Work

Genuine friendships are so beautiful to see and experience. One of the most delightful things the heart can feel. It’s always so heart-warming to see the cute pictures, loved-up videos, matching outfits, and thoughtful gifts sprawled across social media. They just create an itch in you to desire the same.

The truth, however, is that beyond all of that is a lot of hard work- Patience, commitment, consistency, multiple episodes of forgiveness, sacrifices and showing up. These are the values that actually uphold the bond in a true friendship, and while it’s easy to demand this from others, it’s important that we can be that to others as well.

Yes, I understand that you desire this kind of connection, but a quick heart check. Can you be all of this to someone else?

Exactly, my friend. It’s time to get to work.

-Hembafan from MANI