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The fragility of the things we treasure

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I was also thinking today about how fragile things in life are, and particularly the relationships we have with others (all kinds of relationships). I've always had this romantic notion that the relationships we build are incredibly steadfast or impenetrable. Then I realized that I myself am neither of those things so how can I hope to build a relationship that is? I feel like things in life that we value are like tissue paper, easily ripped, if not obliterated by things that happen to us, or things we make happen. It takes tremendous effort for me to tie a thread between me and another person only to have it snapped in an instant.

Is this reality? Is there any hope that I will find my own niche of close friends, and a partner who can truly love me through all my ups and downs? Or is it a myth? Or only for certain special people?
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Relationships DO start out as fragile, but, with time and nurturing, they become stronger. When the relationship is a good one, it can weather all kinds of adversity. Be patient, and it WILL come for you. You will build friends as you move through life.
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