Are We Forgetting What Friendship Really Means?
Sometimes, we expect too much from relationships. “They should care about me. They should understand me. They should always be there for me.” But if a relationship is only about what we expect to receive, is it really friendship—or simply a relationship built around our own comfort? True friendship is also about giving. It means being there when someone is struggling, understanding their mistakes, forgiving them, and making small compromises when necessary. Perhaps one big difference between relationships in the 80s and 90s and those of today is patience. People had disagreements and misunderstandings even then. But they were often more willing to forgive, adjust and work things out. There was more of a “we” than a “me.” Today, individuality, boundaries and personal peace are rightly valued. And yes, we should walk away from relationships that are genuinely toxic or harmful. But not every disagreement is toxicity. Not every mistake is disrespect. Not every difficult phase means...