Redefining a Friendship

Sometimes I find myself trying to understand the purpose and shape of a friendship. There are people in my life I trust enough to share important things with, yet their responses stay on the surface — light, casual, and centered on themselves.

That happened today, and instead of feeling disappointed like I usually do, something clicked. I realized I need to meet this person exactly where they are, not where I wish they could be. I can’t expect him to offer the kind of heartfelt, meaningful response I naturally crave. And that’s okay.

With a clearer definition of what this friendship is, I suddenly feel more at peace. There’s freedom in removing the expectation that someone must show up in the way you want. Not everyone plays the same role in our lives. Some connections are deep. Some are fun. Some are limited. And some are meant to stay simple.

Now that I understand the context of this relationship, I can approach it without disappointment — just honesty, acceptance, and a little more ease.