There is no guarantee that two individuals, however close they once were, will grow in the same direction or remain compatible. Even when friendship is built on a solid foundation, the odds are overwhelmingly high that it will eventually fracture for one reason or another … Most friendships, even best or close ones, are fragile rather than permanent.” Nick and I fall under this fragile category. It seems ours was a situational friendship, born from a need—on both sides—to have someone our own age to talk to during those long summer workdays. It served a purpose, but that need is no longer. The
There is no guarantee that two individuals, however close they once were, will grow in the same direction or remain compatible. Even when friendship is built on a solid foundation, the odds are overwhelmingly high that it will eventually fracture for one reason or another … Most friendships, even best or close ones, are fragile rather than permanent.” Nick and I fall under this fragile category. It seems ours was a situational friendship, born from a need—on both sides—to have someone our own age to talk to during those long summer workdays. It served a purpose, but that need is no longer. The evening makes me think Facebook is a blessing and a curse. Sure, it helps us keep track of people with whom we otherwise would have fallen out of touch. But sometimes relationships fade for a reason. They’re better left a memory. FALL: “COME HERE OFTEN?”: THE ART OF THE PICKUP CHAPTER 13 Lately I’ve been trying to meet a friend at the local Starbucks or neighborhood bookstore. They seem like natural places for me to find a kindred spirit. In my imagination the encounter goes something like this: I’m camped out at the Paperback Favorites table, striking up conversations with women as they check out titles I love. “Oh, that’s a great one,” I’ll say. “Really? I’ve always wanted to read it,” potential BFF says. “You’ve got to. It’s smart but not too heavy, and it’ll make you laugh/cry/[insert verb here].” “That sounds perfect.” “Here’s my number, let’s chat once you’ve finished.” Starbuc...
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It was an interesting book. This lady moves to Chicago and though she is married, she'd like to meet female friends. So she runs an ad & meets various females for lunch or dinner, etc. I thought she was quite brave to do what she did to meet friends.
