It's difficult for me to enumerate my precise requirements for friendship, but I feel that the requirements ought not to be based much at all on how someone treats me but rather on how they treat people in general. The main parts of it that I think would relate directly to me in particular would be that I am the one who is trusting my friend to treat people in the ways I think are appropriate and I have some sort of open line of communication with my friend for discussing how we treat people.
I am slightly horrified at the thought that someone would walk THROUGH the line of ants. People do that?! I mean, I understand children would but...
I love the 'value of wonder' point. This is so important, and tied to religious beliefs/spirituality, etc. You are so right that it all should be nurtured and not dismossed!
Your "NEVER" list hits so many things on the head for some people with whom I recently decided to sever almost all ties. I'm cordial when I interact with them, but I have vowed to myself that my time is precious and should be filled with positive and enriching things. Common interests doesn't give a pass for disrespect.
This had me pondering a lot on my current acquaintanceships/friendships. I feel like I've been meandering through and entertaining who ever is around. Blah.
On a more positive note, I love that you aren't afraid to define your ideal friend so specifically... clearly...
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I love the 'value of wonder' point. This is so important, and tied to religious beliefs/spirituality, etc. You are so right that it all should be nurtured and not dismossed!
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On a more positive note, I love that you aren't afraid to define your ideal friend so specifically... clearly...
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