Greenish
Well-known member
Having read through these posts and also having tried internet dating, I got to thinking why we are so intent on finding someone like us to be friends with.
Isn't this limiting us in a way? Aren't we closing ourselves off to new experiences which will allow us to grow? Its a fact that everyone you meet will leave a mark on you and you'll learn, grow and mature as a result.
I am open to meeting people from different cultures, religions, levels of education or interests in different fields and I've met and interacted with many such people. Although we might not see or hear from each other very often I do consider a few to be friends. This despite the fact that I have very little in common with them.
Admittedly I often feel lonely and isolated, yet I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to get to know these people and the things I've learnt from them.
I just think one should not just write people off simply because you perceive them to be different or have nothing in common with you. Perhaps the only thing you need to have in common is a willingness to break down your ego boundaries and make the effort to get to know someone else regardless of who or what they are.
Any thoughts on this?
Isn't this limiting us in a way? Aren't we closing ourselves off to new experiences which will allow us to grow? Its a fact that everyone you meet will leave a mark on you and you'll learn, grow and mature as a result.
I am open to meeting people from different cultures, religions, levels of education or interests in different fields and I've met and interacted with many such people. Although we might not see or hear from each other very often I do consider a few to be friends. This despite the fact that I have very little in common with them.
Admittedly I often feel lonely and isolated, yet I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to get to know these people and the things I've learnt from them.
I just think one should not just write people off simply because you perceive them to be different or have nothing in common with you. Perhaps the only thing you need to have in common is a willingness to break down your ego boundaries and make the effort to get to know someone else regardless of who or what they are.
Any thoughts on this?