Why did I CRY at this line?: "I think that’s the element achingly absent in adult friendships: history." Making new friendships always feels so burdensome for this EXACT reason. Loved this essay, Vanessa!
Loved the line “You can’t manufacture a past.” Being in a decades-long friendship doesn’t need explaining; a raised eyebrow, a twinkle in the eye sums up years of shared history, something that cannot be said about meeting someone at the bar.
The Friendship Series: Part I
Why did I CRY at this line?: "I think that’s the element achingly absent in adult friendships: history." Making new friendships always feels so burdensome for this EXACT reason. Loved this essay, Vanessa!
Loved the line “You can’t manufacture a past.” Being in a decades-long friendship doesn’t need explaining; a raised eyebrow, a twinkle in the eye sums up years of shared history, something that cannot be said about meeting someone at the bar.
Such a great read! So relatable and visceral, I loved it
So well written! Beautiful! Loved all the description and the way it was written!
I really loved this one. Will this become a podcast?