Today’s post is all about friendship. How it changes, transforms itself. These girls pictured above are the ones that have always been here for me, no matter what. Some I’ve known since the day I was born, others I didn’t talk to properly for 7 years whilst at different secondary schools – but I still knew I could run to her if I needed to. Some I met through school, some through work – but the fact remains- they’re always there for me!
I always used to think that when people said ‘you find out who your true friends are when you’re parents’, that it was just a bunch of lies. But it isn’t, it is definitely the cold hard truth and I only really realised that this past weekend. Whilst looking through some old pictures for this blog post, it saddened me to notice just how many friends have fallen by the wayside since having Jack – some even before! I know that it isn’t all their faults, some of the friendships I probably didn’t put enough effort into – but when you haven’t seen one of your so-called best friends in over a year and they barely make an effort to talk to you or visit you anymore, you know that the friendship is dead on the ground.
It is horrible when you used to spend almost all of your time with someone and then – its gone. It isn’t a nice feeling and is precisely why this year I am going to be focussing on my true friendships. The ones who are always there, come rain or shine. The ones that accept Jack as him, not those who disregard our friendship because they think of him as a third wheel. I honestly don’t want to waste time or effort on them people anymore.
Also, inspired by last nights #bbloggers chat, I have to mention some other girls who have become really great friends of mine:
I’ve probably used this photo a million and one times on the blog now, but I love it! This was the first day that I had met Lisa and Louise but we got on like a house on fire within minutes of meeting on the train! We’ve since met up for shopping trips, lunch and a unsuccessful film night round mine – unsuccessful because we managed to watch the grand total of 0 films…
I’m so excited for our next little plan, which is a bit of a secret for now, but I can’t wait to share it with you!
Blogging has led me to meet some amazing people and there are a few people that I seriously cannot wait to meet in the future: Helen//Sophia//Emz//Sarah//Charley//Lulu
and many, many more!
These people accept me for who I am – so why should I cling on to long dead friendships when I have the opportunity to make newer, better ones?
16 thoughts on “Friendship”
Awwww, this is a lovely, inspiring post. Some friendships really should just sit in one stage of your life, and I really think that its a part of growing up to be okay with that, and then others are more special and can last everything. My best friend is very much long over due a thankful post. I'm glad you have such good friendships via blogging, hope I can do something similar!
This is to sweet, i cant wait to meet you this year hopefully, if everything goes according to plan! 🙂 haha true friendships are the ones that are always by our side and last throughout the years!! 🙂 X
I love this post 🙂 I'm so glad we've gone on to become such good friends too! Unfortunately though, I agree with what you said. Some friendships do tend to fade away, and it's sad. Up until only a few years ago, I'd had friends I'd known since nursery and I still find it sad that we are no longer friends. It makes you think whether you should have made more effort, but ultimately, it is down to two people making the effort and not just the one. Life, work and kids get in the way so easily (well, not 'in the way' but you know what I mean) and before you know it, years have passed. It's sad 🙁 xxx
This is a lovely post! I haven't yet had my baby (due in 11 weeks) so I find it a bit scary to wonder how many of my own friendships that will happen too, I guess I've already noticed some waning even just since becoming pregnant – it'll be interesting to find out I guess!
I love that you've made some great friends through blogging too, I hope I can do the same 🙂
Hopping on over from Jean's I Love My Post!! blog hop. I posted a link to a post entitled: You Gotta Take a Chance. Hope you can stop by to read it! LOVD tidings, Lilly
Awwww, this is a lovely, inspiring post. Some friendships really should just sit in one stage of your life, and I really think that its a part of growing up to be okay with that, and then others are more special and can last everything. My best friend is very much long over due a thankful post. I'm glad you have such good friendships via blogging, hope I can do something similar!
– Nin xx
I'm sure you will 🙂 xxx
This is to sweet, i cant wait to meet you this year hopefully, if everything goes according to plan! 🙂 haha true friendships are the ones that are always by our side and last throughout the years!! 🙂 X
I can't wait to meet you either! <3x
I love this post 🙂 I'm so glad we've gone on to become such good friends too! Unfortunately though, I agree with what you said. Some friendships do tend to fade away, and it's sad. Up until only a few years ago, I'd had friends I'd known since nursery and I still find it sad that we are no longer friends. It makes you think whether you should have made more effort, but ultimately, it is down to two people making the effort and not just the one. Life, work and kids get in the way so easily (well, not 'in the way' but you know what I mean) and before you know it, years have passed. It's sad 🙁 xxx
Its so sad when these things happen 🙁 x
What a great post! I have met some friends on-line and I love them all. Thanks for sharing!
I found you from the I love my post hop! I am now following you.
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Thank you x
This is a lovely post! I haven't yet had my baby (due in 11 weeks) so I find it a bit scary to wonder how many of my own friendships that will happen too, I guess I've already noticed some waning even just since becoming pregnant – it'll be interesting to find out I guess!
I love that you've made some great friends through blogging too, I hope I can do the same 🙂
I found you through the blog hop, I'm following 🙂
Hayley
http://sparklesandstretchmarks.blogspot.co.uk
xxx
Thank you lovely x
I can't wait to meet you either! We need an more northern meetup and soon! 😀 xxx
YES x
These are a great group of pics. I'm following from the Love your post hop.
Thank you x
Hopping on over from Jean's I Love My Post!! blog hop. I posted a link to a post entitled: You Gotta Take a Chance. Hope you can stop by to read it! LOVD tidings, Lilly
Thank you x