Posted by mila on August 1, 2001, at 23:00:40
In reply to Losing friends because of sharing too much, posted by Kingfish on August 1, 2001, at 19:28:53
You know, Kingfish, the older I become the less I share. Partly, because my inner life becomes richer, partly because I care about my friends' welfare today more than i did before. I am learning to keep my mouth shut and let friend do the talk. Generally, keeping friendships on a lighter note works for me.
Maybe it's sad, I do not know. In some ways today I can go public with things I never considered possible to share before, in other ways, i refrain myself from sharing even with the loved ones the simple things from my life if i believe it wouldn't be interesting or exciting for them. Friendship for me today is more about going through the same experiences and being there with the person than about talking. Words just do not unite me with my friends as much as before, experiences do.
Congratulations with your awakening and opening up. This is great!
mila
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