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Why Can't We Just Get Along?

In a world filled with strife, having good friends can be difficult. What can you do to develop good friendships?

by Larry Greider

One of the best examples of a successful relationship is a happy, lifelong marriage. It begins with a joyful wedding as two people commit themselves to each other. Guests at the reception smother the bride and groom with smiles, hugs, music, laughter, well wishes, gifts and congratulations. With two (and possibly three) of my children getting married within the next few months, I'm looking forward to these special celebrations and praying that each will endure.

photoOn the other hand, some of the saddest moments occur when people end their relationships in bitterness and fighting as they seek a divorce. There are also many other types of estrangement and broken relationships that lead to people being upset with and avoiding each other.

God made us to need other people, and building lasting relationships is important to our happiness. Why, then, can't we always get along?

Finding someone and then developing and keeping a relationship healthy takes work! It takes an investment of time and the ability to listen, share and sometimes say that you are sorry. When you find someone you can communicate and share common interests with, friendships can blossom and remain for a lifetime.

Best friend

How many good friends do you have? I remember a time when a man I worked with for many years announced that I was his best friend. I likewise considered him a friend but was surprised at the emphasis he placed on our relationship. While I have many good and wonderful friends that I love and respect very much, it was great to know that it was reciprocal in this situation.

The saddest thing I can imagine is for someone to go through life with no one to talk to about those things closest to his heart. Elvis Presley made famous the country-western song composed by the legendary Hank Williams, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." Consider some of its mournful lyrics:

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