Dialogue

Sarah came over last night to my new apartment. I cooked us up some dinner and we sat around and chatted for a few hours. Our original intention was to eat and then watch a silly movie, but we got to talking so much that we never got to the movie. I don’t mind though because we had such a wonderful, fun conversation. I was reminded last night how much I appreciate my girlfriends and how grateful I am to have people to talk with who communicate in the same manner that I do.

I know guys aren’t always big on verbal communication. They say very little and when they do speak it sometimes comes out all wrong or they say something when they don’t even know what it means. It’s one of the charming characteristics of being male, I guess.

Women, on the other hand, really enjoy sharing stories. They like talking about thoughts and feelings and often find comfort when a girlfriend also shares her thoughts and feelings. I have that sort of relationship with all of my close friends: Laine, Karla, Angie, Jen, etc. We can talk every day for at least an hour and never get bored or tired of the conversations. Whether it’s re-telling an old memory or discussing poker (“I’ll see your four and raise you eight!”) my relationships with my girlfriends is always growing and strengthening through our conversations.

I know I struggle with people who don’t appreciate a good conversation. I have a hard time understanding why someone wouldn’t crave the sharing of thoughts/feelings/opinions. What I need to get through my head is that when I want to have that sort of conversation, instead of turning to a guy friend or a boy friend, I should pick up the phone and call a girlfriend. That’s what they are there for and that’s why I love them all so dearly!