A question.

For all of you out there with friends. Yes, that is a very general description. But I've come to find in the last few days that being 'A friend' and 'The friend' are two different things.

'A Friend' tries really hard to be friends with someone, but doesn't know exactly what the other person wants out of the friendship. Is it a trusted ally? A confidant? Or even, God forbid, a garbage can?

'The Friend' doesn't exist. 'The Friend' is a person everyone, or mostly everyone (which is why this blog is directed toward those with friends, no offense to anyone) has created in their mind. Want to hear mine? Too bad, I'm telling you anyway.
My ideal friend:
-Wants to be with me all the time
-Cares about practicality
-Laughs at my jokes
-Makes his/her own jokes
-Lets me cry to them
-Isn't afraid to cry to me


I have never met someone with all of these qualities, especially in a friendship. So why is it that we, as friends, are held to these high, unfair standards? Why can't be be accepted for who we are? Or even better, why can't we accept those who aren't 'The Friend' for who they are an love 'em anyway?




I hate friend trouble. Let me know if you have an generic advice. :)
Goodnight.