F-friend(s)(sly)(ship)

• a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. [noun]

• add (someone) to a list of contacts associated with a social networking website. [verb]

This year has taught about friendship. Who is really your friend. How to be a friend. Also when to friend.

I’ve lost friends as we all have. However, i think i misread the relationship. I tend to overshare my life experiences partially to build connections and partially to overcome my shyness. Everyone is not to be trusted with those moments. At least not my moments. I spoke so much that i missed the jealousy brewing in her silence. Our interaction was designed for passing. Seasonal. I take responsibility for making it into more than it was.

I’ve also learned how to share appropriately and how to listen. I’ve learned relationship building and the importance of networking. All relationships are give and take, so few of us dance between the two.