Just a phone call away

One of my closest friends is a gal that first arrived on my school bus when I was in the 8th grade and she was in 7th. Although our friendship didn't quite bloom until we were in high school, I happily count her as one of the people (outside of my family) who knows and understands me the best.

Since one of my biggest faults is the fact that I don't like calling people or really returning phone calls in general, I need friends who are similar. That being said, a friend that I can call after any length of time and be able to pick up where we left off, is the ideal mate for me. Which is exactly why my friendship with B is so perfect.

B called me this afternoon to check on me and see if I was ok since she had heard from another friend of our's that I am unhappy with my job. I basically answered the phone to hear her blurting out, "OMG, it's been too long, what is going on with your job I hear you're unhappy and I need to know everything about it."

After we caught up and chatted about work and life and being grown-ups, we hung up with promises to see one another soon. Even if I didn't spend the afternoon with her or talk to her for more than a half hour, I love her even more for calling me to find out what is going on in my life, the more negative aspect. Plus, she got it. She completely understood why I'm unhappy and encouraged me to look elsewhere to find a workplace where I'll be happier. It's nice to be thought of, considered, and appreciated for who I am. I just love friends like that!