My wonderful best friend came to see me today. We talk nightly by phone but due to schedules, we don't see each other as much as we both would like.
Today's conversation took a particularly serious turn. She has been concerned about me for quite some time and when we started talking today, she aired her thoughts.
We discussed my addiction to food and my sometimes obsession with the scale. She is probably the only one on the planet who could have that discussion with me and not have me in tears or in a screaming temper.
She knew there was a good chance that I would not react favorably to the topic, but she was prepared to let me know her concerns and fears for me in those areas. We also discussed my self-esteem. (Seriously she is the ONLY one who I could calmly discuss these things with.)
I love her all the more because she broached these touchy subjects with me. She loves me and is concerned. So concerned that she was willing to risk damaging our relationship.
She need not have worried. I had been thinking all the things that she was voicing, but until today I was not able to really take them out and examine them.
The conversation was quiet and really productive (at least for me). I have many more things to think and work through, but I know that if I need someone to talk to about it, she will be right there to help me.
A true and loving friend will sit down and tell you the honest truth about yourself, whether you want to hear it or not. I am so blessed to have her in my life!
Today's conversation took a particularly serious turn. She has been concerned about me for quite some time and when we started talking today, she aired her thoughts.
We discussed my addiction to food and my sometimes obsession with the scale. She is probably the only one on the planet who could have that discussion with me and not have me in tears or in a screaming temper.
She knew there was a good chance that I would not react favorably to the topic, but she was prepared to let me know her concerns and fears for me in those areas. We also discussed my self-esteem. (Seriously she is the ONLY one who I could calmly discuss these things with.)
I love her all the more because she broached these touchy subjects with me. She loves me and is concerned. So concerned that she was willing to risk damaging our relationship.
She need not have worried. I had been thinking all the things that she was voicing, but until today I was not able to really take them out and examine them.
The conversation was quiet and really productive (at least for me). I have many more things to think and work through, but I know that if I need someone to talk to about it, she will be right there to help me.
A true and loving friend will sit down and tell you the honest truth about yourself, whether you want to hear it or not. I am so blessed to have her in my life!
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