Have you ever noticed that, although it may take some time, people always eventually show their true colors? Some show it right away while others can even take years to let you see. In the end, the true person inside always emerges to be seen in either all his/her glory or in his/her flawed characteristics. Either is normal as everyone has a bit of both that makes us all wonderful.
I believe, as I think most people do, that friendship is genuine and given from the heart without anything asked in return other than reciprocated feelings. We must realize there are so many different personalities in the world, along with views, beliefs and emotions. To be a friend is to respect each others views and feelings, as long as they are not of a damaging nature to oneself or the other.
This leads me to wonder about the "so called friend" who turns away from a friendship when it is discovered that their politics or views differ greatly from the others. Shouldn't they still be friends? Isn't it all these differences that make us all individuals and add spice to life and friendships? Without all these differences, it would sure be a boring world, eh? Shouldn't we be able to seperate our views and opinions from the genuine love and caring of another? I know my views and feelings differ greatly from some friends I consider very dear to me, yet I love them for the people inside and honor and respect their views because these are important to them and I would not force mine on anyone else. Isn't this how God would want it? Friendship and Love is much more important than views and opinions?
I recently had a "so called friend" remove me from her friends list on a social website. We had different political views yet I always considered her dear to me and nothing would have changed that. I loved her for who she was...the whole package! Now, I shall simply respect her decision with the grace and courtesy I give to all my friends.
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