We are born in a family but choose our friends who shape our lives. The basis of lasting friendships is Love and Trust. To care enough and be there in the toughest of times and be completely relied upon.

But not all friendships last forever and sometimes friends drift.

It could be that we’re so close that we become possessive, feeling insecure when others get close to our friend. It’s not that our friend has changed , it’s just that our Love was not expansive enough to accept others in their life. Insecurity strains friendships.

It could be that we don’t spend the same amount of time and find our friend too busy and caught up. We find it difficult to accept there’s much happening in their life. Expectations and non acceptance strain friendships.

It could be we’ve leaned on a friendship in a difficult time and not honoured our commitment. Or ourselves not been available when needed. Broken promises strain friendships.

Sometimes a friend may genuinely forget calling or including us, leading to unnecessary heartburn. Our ego strains friendships.

But it need not be. If we are rooted in being Loving and Trustworthy we will find that changes in life don’t change the friendships. And always being mindful that we never neglect and take for granted our old friends even as we build new relationships.

Our true friends share our burdens and joys. In the eyes of the world we may or may not do something great. But our greatness lies in being a true friend to someone.