What is friendship?

[Talk Host]

I believe that each of us has fewer than 5 really, truly, close friends in a lifetime. They are the people that you can call at 3 in the morning if you need help and the same people will be angry with you if you didn't call them. I do know that many of us consider our spouse to a friend as well, but friends we meet along the way fall into a different catagory.

I am very fortunate that two of my best friends in life are each partners of mine in two completely seperate corporations. One friend a partner in one company and another friend a partner in another company. I talk to each of them by phone almost every day or two. The business conversations end with tears of laughter flowing down our faces almost every time.

I thought that maybe some friendship quotes would bring some smiles to Talk of The Villages

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."

[renielarson]

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
This quote was especially meaningful to me this past week.

[nONIE]

I believe that each of us has fewer than 5 really, truly, close friends in a lifetime. They are the people that you can call at 3 in the morning if you need help and the same people will be angry with you if you didn't call them. I do know that many of us consider our spouse to a friend as well, but friends we meet along the way fall into a different catagory.

I am very fortunate that two of my best friends in life are each partners of mine in two completely seperate corporations. One friend a partner in one company and another friend a partner in another company. I talk to each of them by phone almost every day or two. The business conversations end with tears of laughter flowing down our faces almost every time.

I thought that maybe some friendship quotes would bring some smiles to Talk of The Villages

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
Jan,
At this point in time I feel like all TOTV'rs have alot more then 5 good friends.
I never felt this way before so this is all so wonderful! I know that in the future we will all be there for one another in good times and bad , I can feel it in my heart. This is a wonderful new beginning for all of us and I am overjoyed with the prospect of so many kind loving friendships.

TV is paradise, This has to be the next best thing to heaven!:luvmyhors

[nONIE]

Whats with the lovehorse icon? Lovemyhors???????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Cassie325]

Whats with the lovehorse icon? Lovemyhors???????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:



That is exactly what I was going to ask you....didn't think you really intended to refer to your affection of your friends in that manner....LOL

That was a great laugh though...glad you caught it yourself....hahaha


My quote for this thread:

"What is a friend? I will tell you...it is someone with whom you dare to be yourself."
~ Frank Crane


I am glad we can all be ourselves....and still be friends.

[Just Susan]

Here are a few appropriate quotes:

"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Your friends will know you better in the first minute they meet you than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years."
~ Richard Bach

[Just Susan]

These are for all the TV Wanna-be's

"Can miles truly separate us from friends?
If we want to be with someone we love, aren't we already there?"
~ Richard Bach

"To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed...
That can make life a garden."
~ Goethe

[tony]

A good friend will come to bail you out at 3 a.m.

A great friend will be sitting there beside you.

(I have one of them.)

[Cassie325]

A good friend will come to bail you out at 3 a.m.

A great friend will be sitting there beside you.

(I have one of them.)


This could make for an interesting story...
:shocked:

[chelsea24]

Whats with the lovehorse icon? Lovemyhors???????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Nonie Maccaroni! Only you can be missing a lovemyhors. :1rotfl: OMG! You never cease to make me cry with laughter!

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other."

"A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself."

And this has always been my favorite. I bought a framed version for my husband.

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend."

[whartonjelly]

A Best friend is someone who uses up her vacation time to go stay at her best friends house to provide respite care for her by taking care of a premie infant with a hole in its heart and pulmonary vein and valve stenosis, a feeding tube and O2.

My daughter did this. The baby is now recovering from heart surgery and has a good prognosis.!!!:clap2::popcorn:

[Donna]

A good friend will come to bail you out at 3 a.m.

A great friend will be sitting there beside you.

(I have one of them.)

Tony....Come clean..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/liedetectorsmile1f.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Donna]

"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.":1rotfl:

[Blondie]

I believe that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

[nONIE]

So true Blondie!

There's a miracle called friendship
it dwells within the heart
And you dont know how it happens
Or when it gets it's start
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift
And you realize that friendship
Is God's most precious gift.

[colleenj]

This is one of my favorite quotes about friendship:


"Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say."

[graciegirl]

A friend will share a glass of wine with you and listen to your troubles. A true friend just hands you the bottle.

[Rozzie]

A friend will share a glass of wine with you and listen to your troubles. A true friend just hands you the bottle.

:clap2:

My very dear friend says a true friends knows what types of booze each other takes in their coffee. :icon_wink:

[renielarson]

"A friend is never too proud (or afraid) to say I'm sorry."

[graciegirl]

"A friend is never too proud (or afraid) to say I'm sorry."

Have I told you yet today I love you Bright?

[renielarson]

You just did GG. I love you, too. Thank you for being my friend.
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/budhug.gif

[Barefoot]

A friend will share a glass of wine with you and listen to your troubles. A true friend just hands you the bottle.

GG. :1rotfl:

[The Great Fumar]

A REAL FRIEND IS ONE WHO WILL SMILE AND SAY HI TO THE PERSON WHO USES THE TOTV TO PUSH HER POLITICAL AGENDA AND MAKES A COMPLETE A-- OF HERSELF............

NOT THATS THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT !!! :clap2:

[Cassie325]

A friend will share a glass of wine with you and listen to your troubles. A true friend just hands you the bottle.

I don't know which post is funnier...this one....or Rozzie's....OMG....these are the best....

[Cassie325]

A REAL FRIEND IS ONE WHO WILL SMILE AND SAY HI TO THE PERSON WHO USES THE TOTV TO PUSH HER POLITICAL AGENDA AND MAKES A COMPLETE A-- OF HERSELF............

NOT THATS THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT !!! :clap2:

There are only a few of us that this pertains too....

I would like to think that I am included in this....as I think...in your own way...most of the time(minus the squirrel comments, poor squirrel):1rotfl:...you are VERY funny...and I would love to make your aquaintance and perhaps a TOTV friendship!!!


If directed towards someone else....I apologize for disrupting the post!:duck:

[SteveZ]

A real friend always seems to have a cold nose, a wagging tail, and scares the *(#$&^@$ out of anyone who shouldn't open the front door but does....r

[The Great Fumar]

[QUOTE=Cassie325;167124]There are only a few of us that this pertains too....

I would like to think that I am included in this....as I think...in your own way...most of the time(minus the squirrel comments, poor squirrel):1rotfl:...you are VERY funny...and I would love to make your aquaintance and perhaps a TOTV friendship!!!


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AAAAHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGG

[The Great Fumar]

sorry !!! No need for me to be rude ,, i mean more than normal

friendly fumar

[Cassie325]

sorry !!! No need for me to be rude ,, i mean more than normal

friendly fumar

Oh gosh...I really don't know how to take this....:(

I am such an emotional woman!!!!:shrug:



But either way...I guess I will get over it...cause I am a strong women too! :MOJE_whot:

[Best Mom]

A friend is a stranger I have not met...

Cassie,
Please read the comment I left on your blog.
Best Mom:)

[Cassie325]

A friend is a stranger I have not met...

Cassie,
Please read the comment I left on your blog.
Best Mom:)

BestMom:
Hello my friend...I read your response to my blog...thank you for every word....but I deleted most of it as I didn't want to stir up old issues...this is for our best and all is or should be forgotten and forigven!! Atleast in my opinion....

you too are loved! I am glad to see you back on here...hope you are feeling better!!

I can't wait till you arrive...we will hug and have the bestest time!!

I have heard many wonderful things about your love and kindness!!



Fumar:

Should we ever we meet you WILL have NO choice but to get a hug from me!!! Oh we are going to be friends...I just no know it....get scared now.....cause I am determined!!!

[Best Mom]

Thanks girlfriend! You are very wise!!!
I totally agree.
Can't wait to meet you.:)

[gnu]

:agree:I have had this discussion with one of my best friends for 35 years. I've always told him that I could count all my "Fiends" on one hand and Anyone else is just an acquaintance. We disagree wholeheartedly, but you know what,"WE" are still best friends.