Why I Need Friends To Keep Me Who I Am

Some friends are very strong friends, some are average, some are weak, and some are life-long that I would take a bullet for. The reason why I need them isn't to have them speak for me, rather to have them keep me excited about my development and to get time, attention, various kinds of acknowledgment (casual contact- hugs or high-fives/fist-bumps mostly) and though I have many friends that I meet somewhat quickly and get acquainted with fast, it's often because I feel comfortable around people. An extroverted person who has been taught from introverted and animadverted people that also has autism, that is hard to find. I love to have time with friends when times are going rough- there is plenty of friends that I am able to share items with and trust them with exciting things that could be strengthened in the friendship, such as coffee, sarcasm, workouts, food, and things such as events (lectures and equality events in particular). Friends sometimes can become close quickly, or they can take years to become close, and in the case of friends that I've known well for a decade or more, they become like family exceptionally often. Friends commit time and being a good friend means keeping them accountable and letting them know that when they mess up or when you mess up, you can keep them accountable and teach them that if they make mistakes, they can be forgiven. And best friendships are almost like gold- rare to find. I have a handful of best friends that are male and female that aren't like family that I can share almost anything with and I can probably count those on one hand or two hands. Friends are truly representative of you too- I have many, but I am proud to say that the quality of them is pretty good when I hang out with them I get good time together, and I love my friends so much that I will spend time with them frequently and ask the big questions. And maybe give them a hug or a high-five. Stay tuned for next week's topic: things I've learned more from this year.