Magic Shop

Have you ever watched some show or read a book in childhood and longed for the friendship they portrayed? 

I have. From friendship between Dragons and kids in 'Dragon Tales' to the friendship of 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'. but during my journey of life, I found many friends yet none of those lasted as a group. Which made me wonder what was it that kept people together? 

Then, I met magic shop (the name of group chat of my friends) and with them came the perfect recipe of what makes a group of friends stick. Which I'm going to share with you today!

Recipe of a group of friends

That actually sticks together

A warm, comfortable and homely group of people you love. This recipe of friendship is suprisingly easy and affordable. It is a long time favourite of everyone who is in love with their friends. Escape into this warm delight on a weekday or indulge into it on weekends.

Prep time: as much as it takes for you to complete reading this article. 

Cook time: as much as your friends need time to read this article. 

Ready in: within time.

Ingredients :

• Friends (according to taste)

• Open mindedness 

• Acceptance

• Appreciation 

• Enthusiasm

• Common intrest

• Food

• Water

• Air

Directions:

Step 1: Make friends. The world is overflowing with people you can befriend. One of the easiest way is through hobbies. Love writing? Find a writers group, Love a band? Find their fans. Common interests makes this world bind well. 

Step 2: Once you have started to have conversations, remember to be open minded. Apart from the things you've in common there will be plenty that will be different (how much different persona does FRIENDS have?) So, don't try to change each other ever. If your friendship changes you, (like Rachel after meeting the gang vs before meeting them)  it is okay but don't change yourself for friendship. 

Step 3: Acceptance. Who needs anyone's approval to be what you want or like what you like? Nobody. But nobody likes to be picked on either. Excessive of anything is is injurious. So, it's okay if you point out to your friend that too much salt isn't good for health but don't go around changing their whole diet. 

Step 4: Appreciation. Like your friends? Don't wait to show them that. If you feel awkard saying it out loud it is okay, actions speak louder. So, don't be ashamed to fangirl over your friends from time to time. A little compliment can go a long way. 

Step 5: Enthusiasm. Not giving a damn is not and never will be cool. If your friends are excited over something and you don't feel like joining or are just not interested. It's okay to stay back and see them enjoy themselves. And if someone isn't joining in your party, don't force them nor stuff it in their face. let them breath.

Step 6: Common intrest. Having a common interest is fun as you can talk and do lots of activities together but it's not always necessary. If you are a bunch of people with complete different intrests, accompying your friend or listening to them is enough. ( Ross going on about dinosaurs, Joey on acting) also, don't expect your friends to suddenly jump on your bandwagon, appreciate them listening to you.

Step 7: Food. Food is important for our body but it is also very important for our thoughts. Talk with each other and share food for brain. So many friendships falls apart because of lack of communication. Talk, discuss, debate and converse about all the various things you experience or find. 

Step 8: Water. Everyone has a time when they need people. We feel down, we need hugs and we need someone to tell us it will be okay. So, if your friends are going through stuff, let them rant. Not everyone expects you to slove their problem, just being there is enough.

Step 9: Air. A hug is lovely until you start to feel suffocated. People need air, people need to breath. Let yourself and your friends be MIA from time to time. You don't need to force yourself to reply every text within minutes of receiving it. It's okay if you need some me time. It's okay if you are busy. And don't forget to give the same privileges you enjoy to your friends. Afterall, sharing is caring.

And that's it. Your long lasting relationship is ready. Would you like to try to it?