In March 2024, I penned an entry in my journal about a blossoming friendship that I feared had ended due to a petty mistake I did that resulted in some misunderstanding. It took me nine months to find the courage to address it when my friends visited my house again. I knew it was the perfect moment to clear the air and define what our relationship truly was. As you know, I am not one for ambiguous, half-hearted relationships, especially in friendship, where I have learned just recently that reciprocity is essential. When I love, I love deeply, truly, madly.
So, I brought up the unresolved issue that, in my view, needed to be addressed and discussed like the mature adults we aspire to be. I’m glad I did. I received the clarity we had neglected for so long, and hearing from them, I realized they value me as much as I value our friendship. That was comforting and reassuring.
This was the most significant event for me in the fourth quarter of the year. The clarity, maturity, and understanding I longed for in friends, I found in them. Now, I can move past it and welcome 2025 with a light heart, free from pretenses and without walking on eggshells around my newfound friends. I love them, they love me, and I hope our friendship will be so deep that no petty mistakes or misunderstandings can break us.
Dear R,
Thank you for your understanding and forgiveness; I have longed for it. I cherish you like a siszter, and it's comforting to know you feel the same.Thank you for backing me up when everyone else's ignores. We've a lot in common, I believe so, and I am glad I have you. Thank you for sharing your world with me, as I have with you. Thank you also for the patience, and for never invalidating my feelings during my outbursts. I appreciate you. May you continue being awesome, or even better. I,too, aspire to be a better friend for you. May we grow together in faith, love, and our careers. I love you, my sister!
Love,
Sisz
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