Learned a Lesson

Yesterday, I asked someone for forgiveness and a chance to repair the relationship after I had hurt them.  I considered them a close friend.  I had stood by and supported them (including financially) through a very difficult time.  But, in the course of my struggle to make a difficult decision, I had hurt them.  Up to this point, we had never had a significant conflict.  They refused and said, while they still loved me, they did not see a way to rebuild.

I also hurt another friend in the same struggle.  I have also stood by and supported this friend through difficult times and considered them a close friend.  I asked them for forgiveness as well.  They said that, while I had hurt them, they loved me no matter what and we would forgive and move on together and that our friendship would always be there.

In that other friend, I saw a picture of what real love is and what love to look for in potential relationships.  I will miss the first friend and, if they come to me, I will offer support and love because of the example of my other friend.  That kind of unconditional love is what I will always strive to offer.