I found myself in tears this morning, overwhelmed by a mix of emotions that seemed to surface out of nowhere. It’s one of those days when the weight of everything hits hard. I had been reflecting on an essay I wrote about friendship, and with every line, my throat tightened until I finally had to stop, bury my face in my hands, and let the tears flow.
Life can feel so full, chaotic, beautiful, difficult, fragile, and simply amazing all at once. Last weekend was a vivid reminder of that. And sometimes, these feelings bubble up until they spill over, leading to moments like this morning.
After spending time with dear friends from my past, I’m left with a sense of both fulfillment and emptiness. On one hand, I am brimming with gratitude for these friendships that have endured over decades and miles. Yet on the other, there’s an ache for more time together.
Most of my tears were joyful, a release of gratitude for these lasting connections—friendships that have weathered distance, misunderstandings, and the test of time. They’ve thrived on texts, emails, and the occasional video chat, growing stronger despite the gaps in communication.
But there were also tears of longing. I yearn for those spontaneous moments—calling up a friend to say, “Let’s grab pizza” or sharing laughter until we cry without the need to schedule it weeks in advance. I want the little details—the chaos of their day-to-day lives, the mundane things that we usually miss when we only connect through screens.
I might sound selfish, but I believe we all share this desire for deeper connections. There’s a fundamental human need to be seen, heard, and understood. Time spent with good friends provides just that—an opportunity to connect and relate, regardless of our differences. It’s this very diversity that makes friendships so enriching and magical.
Yet, like all meaningful relationships, friendships can be challenging. Finding time for each other can be tough, and vulnerability often feels daunting. These relationships mirror life itself—full, chaotic, beautiful, difficult, fragile, and truly extraordinary.
So, amidst my tears, I reached for my phone and sent a quick message to a friend: “I miss you.” Her response—a silly picture and a simple “I miss you too”—brought a smile to my face. Even from miles away, we share a bond that, while imperfect, is more than enough.
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In summary, friendships can be a rollercoaster of emotions, sometimes falling short of our ideal expectations yet often offering us more than enough joy and connection.