After having a long chat with a very close friend of mine he inspired me to write about friendship. So when you see some of your words/ideas in this blog don’t sue me.

We all have our own idea about what the role is of a true friend, but one thing I am sure we all agree about is that true friendship should not be burdensome. How could that ever be amongst friends?

If your friendship lacks freedom  you would be unable to be totally honest with your friend, in fear that you’ll lose their friendship. For example, “Honey, when you say that it makes me feel….” or “Gurl, maybe you should try on a different size.” (LOL) This came to mind because my daughter and I went shopping for dresses and she is “EXTREMELY” liberated when it comes to her feedback on anything I do. But when we are shopping together I appreciate her friendship; and of course there are those moments when I turn off “friend mode” and be mom.

True friendship knows no boundaries, it develops within family, lovers and those who you just vibe. But how much freedom really exist within your friendships? How honest can you be? And how much do you trust your friends? These are questions you should ask before even giving someone the term of endearment “My friend”.

I’m not saying we shouldn’t be tactful and wise when it comes to the feelings of those we love. Because its not about doing whatever you want, its about having the freedom to speak your mind. It’s about feeling free to speak your mind: free to do other things because your friend has your back, free to take chances, free to love without fear of it being abused, that’s the freedom I’m talking about.  A friendship/ relationship should not be a burden.

You should be free to make choices (good or bad) and not be condemned by your friends

As the song goes………..we fall down but we get up…………..for a Saint is just a sinner who fell down……………and got back up! When we do fall, it’s nice to have a friend to pull you back up!

Rather than make you languish in the error of your ways.

Sometimes it seems to be a matter of just knowing your friends and how to approach them with what needs to be said. Although, there are those times when you just need to spit it out.

I am truly trying to be a better friend. One that allows my friends to be liberated within our relationship. For I truly appreciate the friends that Jesus hath given me.

So my question to you is how much freedom do you experience within your friendships.