I had this huge post written but it was boring as hell, so hopefully this run will go better :) My friend cycle restarted again this semester…out with the old, in with the new. I’ve been debating if this is a good or bad thing.

It’s great because it brings in new ppl that make me re-evaluate my thinking and learn about new things. On the down side, it means losing a friendship I’ve worked on building for a year and starting from scratch with someone new. I enjoy building new friendships though. I see it as a mini-adventure…exploring the new person. It fascinates me.

As bad as it sounds, I usually anticipate the cycle change because I’m usually boring of my current friend by that time. A very select few escape the cycle. Now the debate comes in here…even if someone more interesting comes along, should that completely void out the current people? Well, yes, I think so. I don’t think it’s fair to the current people to keep them around when I have little interest in them. They’d almost be like backup friends if I kept them around.

Maybe it’s a cold philosophy but I’ve observed it in action over and over these past few years. It happens quite naturally. It is kinda a downer though, because not a single person carried through from the last cycle, not even my best friend of 13 years. I’m really hoping to find a best friend…I think life is pretty sucky without one. Even if you find the b/f or g/f, the best friend is necessary for each partner. The best friend can help prevent a couple from isolating themselves from the world and provides a necessary outlet for frustrations in the relationship. I think having a best friend promotes a healthier relationship and a more fruitful and enjoyable life. I’ll stop there or I’ll type forever :)