Relationships

Trying to build relationships takes work.
Sometimes you just start a new college class and the person you sit next to ends up being a friend after the class is done.But it took all semester to get to that point. Most times, even if you think you've built a relationship, it doesn't continue. That's OK too. That's the Nature of relationships. You never know who you will "Click" with.
You might be married to someone for decades and wake up one morning and say "WHO IS THIS PERSON?". Now, THAT is sad. You spent the better part of your youth with the same person and never got to know them? Who's fault is that? Both, I imagine.
Then there are the couples who finish each others sentences. When they sleep, their hearts beat to the same rhythm.  Have to admit, that is pretty special.
What are relationships built on? friendship, mutual trust, love? All that and more I believe.
When my husband died, I was "lost" for a year, stuck in my own head, listening to the hate of his family. I only had God, my family, our two kids and my Church family to turn to. Slowly I came out of my depression, 40 lbs heavier. But that was 3 1/2 years ago.
I went back to College mostly because I had to. Some was to get out of the house. Silly as it is, Facebook and the internet was my window into the world, as I am sure it is for some people.
Then a friend whom I've known for years that I worked with - was having an amazing weight loss transformation. He got me started on Beachbody in-home workout DVD's. I found some NEW friends that are now a part of my life, both on Facebook and in real life. I probably could go to any state and have someone to visit. That's a RELATIONSHIP!
I try to build relationships every day, I am the only one where I work so unless someone calls or comes into my office- I don't see many people. But that's OK too.
You can't get anything accomplished in this world without having a relationship with someone.
Who are you going to build one with? Old high school friends? New friends?
Just get out of your comfort zone and talk to people you meet in the store. You never know where that will lead. Go to a festival -- Meet people you might never see again, that will help you start conversations. And make funny memories too.