Part of what makes good friends more than just acquaintances is that you can let your guard down around them and be more fully yourself. For some people, they’ve reached the next level of friendship when they can just stop by unannounced and with no particular plans. For others, they’ve reached the next level of friendship when they can talk openly about the things in life that aren’t going perfectly. For me, it’s about food. I’m not a big guy but I’m very often hungry and I can definitely eat a lot. There have been times that Emily and I have come to dinner at another couple’s house for the first time and I’ve thought to myself at the start of the meal, “Yup I’d feel full if I ate everyone’s food tonight.” Hahaha! Then when we’re leaving, Em says to me as soon as we’re back in the car, “You’re still hungry, aren’t you?” and we drive to Chick-Fil-A (or start brainstorming about leftovers at home). But with close friends, I’ve come clean about this and now they poke fun at me and admit things like “We knew you were coming so we picked this recipe that makes a TON of servings.” And you know, I feel really taken care of in those moments. Truly surrounded by friends.

Source: WBQ Original

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