friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
Remember to Be Understanding
I walked slowly to my locker, anxiety running through my veins and making my throat tight. I knew something was wrong the moment they told me to “keep an open mind” and “be understanding.” They treated me so well today, and so did everyone else. This wasn’t normal.
By S.D. Trinity8 years ago in Humans
A Friend in Yourself
Before I delve into my inner thoughts and newly formed philosophy, I’d like to clarify that this is not a refurbished version of the cliche idea that one must love themselves in order for others to love them as well. Sure this may have truth to it but even the most self-loathing individuals are loved by someone and the most self-conscious people admired. Loving yourself makes a great deal of things easier but there are no prerequisites for love.
By Miakoda Natane8 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Pissed Off at Frenemies
Frenemies are people who claim to be your friend while at the same time undermining you. They act open and honest but they are not being straight with you. In fact, that sort of frenemy will never be straight with you. They try to hide their problems from people. This sort of frenemy pretends they have your best interests in mind when really, that is not the case. Some of them want to throw you under the bus. They may or may not know too much about you. This is why you have to dump frenemies since no good comes out of the frenemy relationship.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
Too Nice
During my junior year of high school, I started dating this girl. I fell for her hard. I think it was because she was sort of broken, like me. Her taste in music, her view on life, she was crazy smart, extremely beautiful, both inside and out. She was amazing. Her dad didn't allow her to date, so we would always have to sneak around, meet at random places and just hangout. I loved being with her, hearing her laugh, seeing her smile, just sitting with her and staring out at the world. I fell in love with her pretty quickly, and even though we had to hide from almost everybody, it was great, or it was for me at least. At the end of the school year, she left for a bible camp, she was going to be gone for two weeks, and wasn't allowed to have her phone. Not being able to see her, or even talk to her, was horrible. I hated every second of it. I couldn't wait for her to get back. The morning she got back, I texted her, she didn't reply, so I waited a few hours and texted again, still nothing. I got a little worried, but knew everything would be okay, and just carried on my day as usual. I didn't hear from her until late that night, when I got her text, I just about fell out of my chair with excitement. I couldn't wait to talk to her, see her, hold her again. But when I read the text, my heart sank. "I'm sorry, we need to talk." I knew something bad was coming, so I tried to prepare myself for it, tried thinking of solutions before I even knew the problem.
By Jarod Tozier8 years ago in Humans
Let the Bridge Burn
When I was in high school, I had a pretty close-knit group of friends. Most of us had known each other since seventh grade or longer. Around grade ten though, things started to get messy. People started dating, which is typical and okay by all means, but sometimes it gets a little complex when you're looking to date inside your close circle of friends.
By Grey Lancaster8 years ago in Humans
HEAR ME OUT! What to Do with Emotions
I say unpopular opinion, but I hope that after reading this, some of you will understand my point of view, and perhaps even share it. I'm calling this series "Hear Me Out!" (but, like, in all caps) and it's going to be about anything that I observe that I think should change. Please note that this is just a way for me to vent and share my opinions, and most certainly won't be written to intentional offend anyone or hurt their feelings. I merely want to propose another outlook/opinion that you can either consider or cast aside after reading. Anyways, thank for being here!
By Siobhan Vibiana8 years ago in Humans
Dear Imaginary Friends...
This is my first, and probably my last post on here. I truly love the concept of Vocal, and will continue to read other contributions, but I fear that my own go far too off topic to put under one title. Sorry about that—oops. I know that in this short piece below, I quickly veer from imaginary friends, but I enjoyed writing...whatever this is, and I hope that even with all of my rambling, you enjoy reading it.
By Ellie Baker8 years ago in Humans
Dear Ex-Best Friend
Dear ex-best friend, I should've said these words a long time ago, but I never had the courage to speak them to your face. You were always unpredictable and I didn't know how you would react. Would you sit there calmly and process what I said? Or would you lash out and never want to see me again? I didn't know what you would do, so I bottled up everything, and that is never a good idea. You know that when I dwell on something, it never ends well. I was immature and naïve when I met you. You took me under your wing and showed me the world. You became a sister to me...but you changed. You changed a lot. You never smiled anymore. You were always telling me what to do. You never said "please." You always used command sentences or "you should..." sentences. You can't tell me what to do! No one tells me what to do! You were always getting people to pity you in some way just to get the attention that you wanted. You try to make me the enemy. You try to make me look like a bitch. I don't care. I don't regret losing you as a friend. You were manipulative and controlling. I don't know how you got people to stay your friend. I hated how smug you got when you got your way. I wanted to slap that stupid, smug smirk right off your stupid face. I resented many things about you and that resentment isn't healthy. Life is too short to hold anything against anyone.
By Avery Jensen8 years ago in Humans
Friendship Breakups Are Worse
I can't stand how you swan around thinking you are perfect. But knowing you, you would scoff, roll your eyes and say you are not perfect. You always fail to see your mistakes. I am no saint and I have flaws but I could never treat people the way you do. You are beginning to make a fool out of yourself. Playing the victim. Treating me like a mug, playing games and lying to my face. How did I not see your true colours before. Actually no, I knew what you were like before but I chose to overlook those characteristics because no one is perfect. If you really love someone, you should appreciate them for who they are, right? Well that's what I did, I did what you asked, what you demanded and what you hinted. I was thoughtful and considerate. But you chuck me aside, forget about me and made me question my own sanity.
By Imogen Rose Briggs8 years ago in Humans
