I know that many of you won’t agree with my decision. Some of you have already informed me that if I continue to remain faithful to my buddy that you would not continue our friendship. Well, guess that’s just the way life goes sometimes … just wished that if you were truly my friend you would support whatever decision I make. Oh, well, so be it! Guess our friendship wasn’t really all that after all!?!
If I lived my life according to your expectations then I would be doing myself a huge injustice, as well as to whoever I may be involved with … in this case my buddy. Yes, we’re not always going to agree with each other’s decisions or choices. Friendship isn’t about do as I say or else! Instead, friendship is about caring and allowing each person to follow their own heart, right or wrong. If it’s right, we rejoice … if it’s wrong, we comfort. Therefore, all I ask is that you respect my decision, support my choice, and allow me to find happiness that is right for me … in this case, what’s right for me is my buddy who has become my friend and with whom I am in love with.
This coming Saturday, he and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary. Like it is said; “the first year is the roughest.” How true this is! In the past year we’ve had our share of emotional ups and downs. We’ve had individuals who have tried to come between us. Yes, at times it has been painful, it has been challenging, it has been difficult. When I could have used some positive caring and support from my friends, it wasn’t there, which, above all, left me feeling alone and disappointed. Nonetheless, all I can say is; it’s all good! No matter what, we’ve weathered our differences and obstacles … this relationship works for us. And last but not least, during this past year we’ve had our share of exciting and memorable moments. If I had listened to and acted upon the negative I would have missed out on making memories that allows life to be a little less complicated and a whole lot less stressful.
Yup, this relationship works for me, it is good to me, and I look forward to each day ahead as our friendship continues to grow. Therefore, I ask for you to find it in your heart to support my decision and choice … remember, sometimes you can’t help who you fall in love with. In this situation, it’s all good!
(Follow up from Aug 10 "Poll Response")
If I lived my life according to your expectations then I would be doing myself a huge injustice, as well as to whoever I may be involved with … in this case my buddy. Yes, we’re not always going to agree with each other’s decisions or choices. Friendship isn’t about do as I say or else! Instead, friendship is about caring and allowing each person to follow their own heart, right or wrong. If it’s right, we rejoice … if it’s wrong, we comfort. Therefore, all I ask is that you respect my decision, support my choice, and allow me to find happiness that is right for me … in this case, what’s right for me is my buddy who has become my friend and with whom I am in love with.
This coming Saturday, he and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary. Like it is said; “the first year is the roughest.” How true this is! In the past year we’ve had our share of emotional ups and downs. We’ve had individuals who have tried to come between us. Yes, at times it has been painful, it has been challenging, it has been difficult. When I could have used some positive caring and support from my friends, it wasn’t there, which, above all, left me feeling alone and disappointed. Nonetheless, all I can say is; it’s all good! No matter what, we’ve weathered our differences and obstacles … this relationship works for us. And last but not least, during this past year we’ve had our share of exciting and memorable moments. If I had listened to and acted upon the negative I would have missed out on making memories that allows life to be a little less complicated and a whole lot less stressful.
Yup, this relationship works for me, it is good to me, and I look forward to each day ahead as our friendship continues to grow. Therefore, I ask for you to find it in your heart to support my decision and choice … remember, sometimes you can’t help who you fall in love with. In this situation, it’s all good!
(Follow up from Aug 10 "Poll Response")
Hi Philip...as you know, there are always, those who claim to be our friends, but get jealous and envious, when something good happens, in your life, such as a lover.
ReplyDeleteStay the course. The most important issue, is the relationship between the two of you. If they can't accept you and your lover, in your relationship, then are they really friends. I think not.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
MICHAEL
Well, this was some post.. All I can tell you Philip is if you have people in your life who aren't willing to love you when you need it most because they don't "agree" with you then it's time to remove them from your life..Negativity only breeds negativity.. Just because we don't happen to agree with ones choices doesn't mean we can't love them just the same.. And if it's gotten as far as certain people actually trying to cause your trouble? I would say it's definitely time to move on..A friend is there when times are happy and a friend is there to help pick up the pieces regardless of how they may feel about the situation. "Judge not lest ye be judged".. Now if people could only live by that.. What a nice place we'd live in..
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