Post by Zadkiel on Apr 13, 2016 17:36:24 GMT
The idea that two or more people can be "Best Friends Forever" (BFF) may be one of the most damaging myths our society embraces. Some rare people actually find this kind of friendship and when it is real, it is awesome. But it is not something that happens for most of us and that is why it is damaging. It sustains the idea that "real friendships last forever", which minimizes the significant impact more transient relationships can have on our lives.
In truth, believing that you and your friend(s) will grow and change in ways that are always complementary and that will never lead you in different directions is unrealistic and may actually cost you your friendship in the end. Friends come and go over the course of our lives and we are likely to have several people at different stages who feel like a best friend.
In truth, believing that you and your friend(s) will grow and change in ways that are always complementary and that will never lead you in different directions is unrealistic and may actually cost you your friendship in the end. Friends come and go over the course of our lives and we are likely to have several people at different stages who feel like a best friend.
