What exactly is the meaning of the words "friend", "partner", "companion", "lover"? Are they always so different and what happens when the lines blurr? The hardest thing for me is that although I love words... the inadequacies of written/verbal language can be so frustrating. The people that are close to me hold a place that is so unique and special that I am reluctant to give them labels. Do those words in fact do justice to the bond that you share with someone?
In the same way, the words that we use to describe our feelings can fall so short of their true intent: love, fear, caring, etc.
But this is the best method we have and the more you use it the less room you leave for mistakes. But it is hard when you express and express but misunderstanding still pokes its ugly little head out because language is not an exact science and the other person's interpretation is a result of not only the way they view the world but also their mood, frame of mind, other outside stimulus, etc.
It is the most beautiful thing when you are having a discussion, maybe even an argument and although both people can be extremely articulate, somehow the message is not taking a straight path back and forth and all it takes is a tear of frustration or a hand reaching for yours that will make you realize that the closeness you share is much bigger than words could ever describe. You see that no matter what the subject is, your bond is that much stronger and there is no mystery your team cannot solve, no problem you cannot overcome, no code you can't crack.
Even if all is not resolved that day you still surrender completely, give thanks for the privilege of sharing that moment with them, melt in their arms, wipe off their tears, rub their tummy and take another shot tomorrow because that's what it takes and you have decided that you will do whatever it takes.
In the same way, the words that we use to describe our feelings can fall so short of their true intent: love, fear, caring, etc.
But this is the best method we have and the more you use it the less room you leave for mistakes. But it is hard when you express and express but misunderstanding still pokes its ugly little head out because language is not an exact science and the other person's interpretation is a result of not only the way they view the world but also their mood, frame of mind, other outside stimulus, etc.
It is the most beautiful thing when you are having a discussion, maybe even an argument and although both people can be extremely articulate, somehow the message is not taking a straight path back and forth and all it takes is a tear of frustration or a hand reaching for yours that will make you realize that the closeness you share is much bigger than words could ever describe. You see that no matter what the subject is, your bond is that much stronger and there is no mystery your team cannot solve, no problem you cannot overcome, no code you can't crack.
Even if all is not resolved that day you still surrender completely, give thanks for the privilege of sharing that moment with them, melt in their arms, wipe off their tears, rub their tummy and take another shot tomorrow because that's what it takes and you have decided that you will do whatever it takes.
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And yes, it is definitely not always a bed of roses but then again if it was I would have to submit all involved here to some exceedingly dull narrative
I don't really know... most of the time I'm just trying to figure out whether the choices I make are honorable ones and not by anybody else's standards or any other group that claims to know the right way but on my own terms... There's a heck of a lot of stumbling and falling flat on my face along the way...
but mostly, sometimes I just need help chilling out, taking a few deep breaths, enjoying the lollipops and keeping myself from making an embarassing display
ps- I envy you more!!