Keeping It Real

Friendships change. Expectations of a friend change as we get older and sometimes, we lose the best of friends along the way.

I was recently brutally honest with a friend of mine. (Hard to imagine right?!?!) I haven't heard from her since the discussion/argument. I am not sure that I want to mend the relationship at this point. So much has changed between the two of us and this person isn't exactly a healthy influence at this time in my life.

I absolutely love this person and she has been there with me through oh so much. Maybe our time in each others lives has passed. I made a pact with myself awhile back to get rid of any negative influences in my life because they can only drag you down.

I don't want to surround myself with people who never have anything positive to say, are always complaining and generally unhappy with the way their lives have turned out. We make decisions in our lives to do or not do something. If we feel trapped in our decisions then we cannot blame anyone but ourselves. There is always a way out should you truly want to get out.

I've never understood why some people would choose to be unhappy and stay in a situation that leads them to be so unhappy. I've come to realize there are some people that would rather choose a life of negativity just so they have something to complain about.... Some people are happier being unhappy. Makes no sense to me.

I want to surround myself with Godly and honorable friends and family. I know there will be problems along the way, but if someone isn't willing to help themselves then there is nothing anyone can do for them. I will be there for friends and family in times of need and offer words of encouragement, but I will also always be truthful.

The best of friends keep it real even when it hurts to hear the truth.