Posted by IsoM on January 17, 2003, at 15:18:01
In reply to What's it mean to you to feel close to someone?, posted by ROO on January 17, 2003, at 8:48:49
My description has nothing to do with a romantic relationship between a man & woman, but it would be valid for that sort of closeness too.
I'm thinking of the closeness you would feel to a very trusted long time friend, to a family member, or to a mate.
There'd be complete trust. We'd never be worried that the other would betray something.
We'd know that who we were, how we may come across in diff moods, what we truly believed & cared about would all be 'sacred' with the other.
We wouldn't assume the negative but, if uncertain, would ask what was meant.
Communication would be open, without prejudice.
We would look out for each other's interest in all matters.
We would be fiercely loyal to each other despite what others might say, & would be willing to stick up for each other.
But we'd not be afraid to point out the wrongs the other may do & would be willing to listen & accept help & counsel.
We'd do what we could when the other was unable to for whatever reason.
We'd laugh together.
We'd cry together.
We would love each other as much as we loved ourself.
And we'd be forgiving & understanding when the other erred or perhaps hurt us unintentionally.And lastly, for me, I'd be able to sing aloud around them without feeling self-conscious.
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