"I just accept my friends for who they are, I have some who I rarely see who have been there for me when I really needed them. I have helped friends out if I can when I can and also have friends who are miles away. I have a friend who is very unwell and I spend every day with as she lives near me. The only boundaries to me are those created by others"
I agree DS64till, couldn't have put it better myself. I don't have any sisters and my Mum died young, I think that's why my female friends are so important to me. I grieve when I realise I've "lost" one, fortunately it doesn't happen often. Reading some of the above posts, I guess I've been culled due to practical considerations such as too much distance between us and too little time spent together. I will always keep the door open though, life's too short to take offence! I hope I can see the funny side of tactlessness, but then some people probably find me too flippant. At my age I realise I can only be me, though. No point me trying to be anyone else, I wouldn't do it as well.
Scottish island ferries debacle. 🏴
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