Friendship

Recently, about one week ago, I finished reading a novel "Another piece of heart" by Jane Green. I really really don't know whether this author is famous or not, but after reading her novel, I fell for her writing and the way she has presented a simple, but a meaning ful, story to the readers. Hey, just a minute. Don't think I'm going to write a review on the novel. But, I want to say somethings that I felt while reading that novel. Actually, it's a story revolving around a father, an alcoholic mother, a spoiled teenage daughter, and a good step mother (contrast to what we see normally an evil stepmother). Though a kinda emotional drama going on with these people, I didn't find anything boring. While reading that novel, I came through a sentence, " You always calm me down and make me see that life is not ever scary as I think it's going to be."

What a wonderful statement is that! The main character, Annie, the stepmother, expresses her feelings toward her husband, Ethan, while he helps her sort things between her and his daughter, Emily, who always hates Annie. Annie was tired of Emily's tantrums. You know what? I think this statement perfectly goes when referring a friend rather than referring to a husband. Because, you cannot always share everything with a husband, though he is so close to you and may be so understanding. Although most part of our lives is filled by our husband and children, sometimes we do need a special person like a friend to open yourself and get some advice, without being afraid of the thought that telling a problem may lead to a breakup. This is because it’s true that always and only friends understand us much more than anyone else in the whole world. A best friend will do anything just to see a “smiley” in your face. I've known many people all my life, but I never call everyone my friend. Don't mistake me. It is because you cannot call everyone you know your friend. Even though I have only two or three "friends," I am really happy with it. A true friend never backbites and never betrays you. I've really experienced that in my life. A friend of mine is a reason for me being turning into a soft person than before. Usually, I'm so outspoken all the times. I agree we have to be outspoken, but not all the times. Of course, there is a way to be outspoken, but gently. He is one of the reasons who made me think before I speak something a "walking on a knife" scenario kind of stuff to anyone. He also made me realize that no one will be the same all the times. I kinda really missed my friend when I was alone in a new work environment. I used to compare how others react to a particular reason with how he reacts to me in the same situation. There have been times that he has made things easy when I was struggling to handle them, and opened my eye to view those problems as simple as that. Just like that! He has been an angel during those times, and I realized it only when I’m away from him.