Do you have a ‘root’ friend?

@Sreekala (34312)
India
May 29, 2018 5:03am CST
If friendship is compared to a tree, some friends are just likes leaves, will come in our life, stay some time then leave the place. Some are like branches, they will be stronger but if there is a storm then they break off. But the friends, who are like roots, will stay with us forever. They may be invisible at times but when you are in need they will be there for holding you strongly. How many 'root' friends you have in your life?
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Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 May 18
Well, I guess less than my ten fingers. I have seen those friends who were there for me thru thick and thin.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
29 May 18
True friends always will be there even though no regular communication with them. It is hard to find true friends indeed.
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Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 May 18
@Sreekala That is right. I am not in constant communication with them but when we see each other, it is like we never parted.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
30 May 18
@mlgen1037 That is the beauty of friendship. You can start like you were in touch for every day.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
9 Jun 18
Honestly, I must say only one or two of my long term friends are left. I've lost most of them to different types of cancer. Like most people, most of the people in my life are limbs or leaves.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
9 Jun 18
I am also in the same boat. A root friend, I think I never had/have/will have Anyway no disappointment either.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
9 Jun 18
@DaddyEvil haha I said no disappointment for not having a root friend.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
9 Jun 18
@Sreekala Oh, I am sure there are plenty of things to find disappointment in, Sreekala, you don't need root friends for that.
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
29 May 18
I have two friends who I can trust. We grew up together. It is true that we don't see each other that often but I know that whenever I need them you will rush coming to my help.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
29 May 18
Good for you dear. Childhood friends are always special.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
2 Jun 18
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
31 May 18
@Sreekala Yes they indeed are
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
30 May 18
I don't have any such friend in my life. I would wish if someone like that had been in my life. My brothers are like my friends who are always ready to help me out in any adverse situation.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
30 May 18
Sibling will be there for you under any circumstances. We need some one in life, not necessary it should be a 'friend'.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
31 May 18
@sjvg1976 Yes, I too disappointed to learn that every one is so narrow minded and selfish. The people I trusted so much, turn like selfish, it is really a pain.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
31 May 18
@Sreekala absolutely but to find such people is very hard these days.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
i have my BFF.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
4 Jun 18
What do you mean by BFF?
Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
4 Jun 18
@ridingbet That is great to know.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@Sreekala Best Friend Forever
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
31 May 18
Yes i have a few friends like those and I really appreciate them
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
31 May 18
Lucky you for having such friends. Hold them tightly.
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
1 Jun 18
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
29 May 18
I can count whose real.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
29 May 18
That is good for you. Our bad time is the best time to count the real.
LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
31 May 18
Wow never thought of that. Probably because never had one.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
2 Jun 18
Most of us does not have such friends? Or we are yet to recognize them?
mom
@NoorNoor (2131)
• India
29 May 18
Yes..I have true friends.I don't want many friends but it's enough to have one true friend.And do you?
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
30 May 18
Yes, we don't need many friends but those we have must be sincere and broadminded. I am sorry to say that I am yet to find such a friend in my life.
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mom
@NoorNoor (2131)
• India
30 May 18
@Sreekala I'm sorry to hear that.Hope you'll find a good and true friend soon.
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (31659)
• India
30 May 18
@Sreekala Yes,I have a couple of such friends.Both of them were my classmates in primary school.One of them dropped out after completing middle school and then his family left the town to settle at a small town in Chhattisgarh ( then in Madhyapradesh ).But ,despite geographical distance, we are still as close friends as we were in our primary school days.They have rendered all possible help to me every time I was in trouble. Similarly I stood by them every time they needed.They are my,what you call "root friends."
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
2 Jun 18
I am glad to know that you have 'root' friends in your life. Most of the people do not have such people in life. A bridge must be used for crossing from both sides. Am I right. Most of the people only wish to 'receive'. In case of giving they become 'narrow minded. I have seen so many. But I am glad due to my broadminded on giving, I am saved from many tough situations eventhough the people I helped deserted me.