That Friend

To make it simple, if someone says one of these things, they are likely not your friend.

“You never call.”

“Hope you aren’t working too hard and missing out on what really matters.”

“Oh now you’re too busy for us little people?”

“Gosh, you’ve really filled out since I saw you last.”

“Wow, you got lucky huh?"

“I almost didn’t recognize you.”

“You can afford that? Must be nice…”

“You used to be more fun.”

Deep inside you know who your real friends are. They are the ones who are healthy enough to celebrate your successes and comfort you in loss.  They are the ones without expectations.  They are the ones who have their own life to live alongside yours. They are the ones you don’t talk to for a season but can pick up right where you left off.  

You only need a few.

Stick with them and you’ll end up on higher ground.