Flourishing Friendships

As I sit on the floor of my room, nibbling on snow peas and sipping Perrier Lime, I can't help but notice something beautiful flourishing before my eyes. Two beautiful human beings sitting on the couch, clutching matching macbooks, sipping matte, and carrying on in pleasant conversation. It's truly a remarkable sight. No unnecessary tension, no awkward displays of affection, and no heated discussions over pointless matters.

A pure relationship at it's finest.

As the school year progresses further into the semester, friendships sometimes begin to unravel. New relationships progress too quickly or perhaps old ones are found to be stuck in some unhealthy rut. Jealousy, overt competition, and gossip are only a few negative idiosyncrasies I've seen come between friends this year.

When the ties you have created with others are fraying into thin twine and the relationship doesn't seem to serve the same purpose as it once did, perhaps it's time to reevaluate the roots. Everything starts for a reason. And when you think back to the basics I hope you'll remember all those positive idiosyncrasies that made everything worthwhile.

As for the couple sitting on my couch? Well, that would be my roommate and his girlfriend. And after spending only a few moments with them, it is clear their relationship is founded on strong roots.