Friendship Dynamics

No one:

Almost everyone: "I don't like people, they are just- too much"

We all have heard many people say this before; after a nasty breakup, after unpleasant encounters with people who should have their names next to word "rude" in the dictionary and most importantly, after failed friendships.

I honestly have never let that phrase slip through my lips with its full intended meaning. I've had my fair share of broken friendships and heartache from them, I am sure you have too. Some of us have completely given up on friendships and keep all people in a confined bowl of acquaintances. Some, have not given up and are living their best lives with genuine friends. I want the latter for everyone, myself included.

I decided to write this series in an attempt to understand why society has become so cold towards the idea of friendships. Upon understanding, I wanted to see if I could re-ignite the flame (a warm flame, not a scorching flame) of true friendship in society and allow us to taste the sweetness of friendship once again.

I am definitely no expert, neither am I studying anything directly related to human behavioral patterns. This is just my two cents on the topic of friendships, feel free to let me know if you agree or disagree with me. All the responses you will read are from people who are living and breathing the same societal air you are, none are fabricated.

The following nine parts to the series will be responses I received from the questions I asked over a three week period, all are anonymous. The tenth part to the series will summarize all the responses with the addition of my two cents to this self-complicated topic of friendships.

"Friendship Dynamics Series is a platform for people who have been hurt to express their feelings and be heard" -(MR, 2020)

Take your time and enjoy your read xx