Porthole

Qualities

PROMPT March 11th

What qualities do you look for in a friend?
Are there any qualities you avoid?
What qualities about yourself
do you think make a good friend?

Truthfully? When I was growing up I was desparate for anyone to be my friend. But I was withdrawn and wary.

I mostly found refuge with other misfits. It was rough being a teenager and I never felt part of a group even when invited. I pushed people away.

A special someone? Anyone?

I think everyone sensed that I was wounded in a way they couldn't help or heal. So, even when I had 'friends' I kept them at an emotional distance. I kept family as far away as I could.

My life changed for the better when someone decided to be my friend when I was 26. We were friends for 25 years.

Since then? Why trust anyone? When I travel I do trust ... to an extent. I don't want to be around hurtful mean people. I do find calm quiet people attractive ... because I'm not. However, sparkly enthusiastic people bring that out in me. Either way I don't like drama.

Me? I am loyal ... but I'm not a good friend in a puppy kind of way. I'm more feline. I'll love you at a distance. So no ... I don't make a good friend.