Strengthen the Friendship

Ek chai vapaas. Ek chai vapaas. Do dost ek pyale main chai piyenge. Isse dosti badhti hai.
- Amar to waiter, Andaz Apna Apna

One way to strengthen a friendship is Sharing. It could be anything, from sharing your lunch box or room to your thoughts or emotions. When you share something, you allow the other person to get more closer to you.

Another way to strengthen the bond of friendship is Sacrificing. Sacrificing ones joys for the sake of others. I know these two friends who studied together since LKG. But fortunately or unfortunately, one of them completed his Chartered Accountancy earlier and got a lucrative offer from one of the big corporates. But instead of taking that offer, he continued with the old job with his best friend at the same old salary for another six to eight months until his friend passed the Chartered Accountancy exams with flying colors. His decision may look crazy, but I am talking here about friendship.

But never ever go to test a friendship to strengthen a friendship. It could be a irreversible mistake.

So, having a good time on the weekends enjoying a movie or shopping is not a necessity for a friendship. Even a small conversation of half an hour over a cup of coffee in a small street side tea stall is sufficient to enjoy the magic of friendship.

Remember reading this somewhere. 'The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and wing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.' Ever enjoyed that feeling?