01/07/2026
1st July and yes we are in the middle of a heatwave. The rabbits burrow is the coolest place to hide from the heat. 🌞
Where are we without friends?
Friendship is a precious gift. Sometimes we lose friends that leave a big gap in our life. So l value the friends around me. 🐰
"friendship/ˈfrɛn(d)ʃɪp/Friendship is a voluntary, interpersonal bond characterized by mutual affection, trust, and companionship.
It is a reciprocal relationship where individuals actively support, respect, and care for one another’s well-being without obligation.
Understanding this bond requires exploring its core principles and how these relationships manifest in daily life.
Core Pillars of FriendshipMutual Affection & Choice: Unlike family, friends are people you freely choose to spend time with based on shared interests and mutual liking.
Trust & Honesty: A healthy bond provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be vulnerable and rely on the other person.
Equality: Friendships are egalitarian, meaning both individuals hold equal weight and power in the relationship.
Empathy & Support: Friends are there to comfort you during hard times and celebrate your successes.
Types of FriendshipsFriendships can evolve over time and serve different purposes in your life:
Acquaintances & Casual Friends:
People you interact with occasionally, often bound by shared environments like work, school, or a hobby.
Close Friends: Your inner circle.
These bonds offer deep emotional support, high levels of trust, and unconditional acceptance.
Lifelong Friends: Companionship that has stood the test of time.
These relationships often span decades and feel like extended family.
Why Friendships are important according to the American Psychological Association, friendships are vital to human health.
Strong connections provide a sense of belonging, reduce stress, and improve both emotional and physical well-being."
As summer approaches maybe it's time to reach out to those friends who have become a distance memory. Friends you once adored, valued and miss. Friendship is unconditional ❤️ and just having Friends around for meals, a drink, socialising together, laughing and creating life memories.
A friend is a friend 🧡
Thanks Callum from OS for letting me photograph and use your tattoo. (image is from the tattoo on Callums arm)