I believe in love. I believe in friendship. I believe in loyalty. Friendship should be comprised of love and loyalty and love. No matter how trustworthy you are, if the other friend isn't willing to put trust in you, the friendship isn't worth it. Friendship, much like any relationship, requires effort on both sides. You should not have to prove yourself to a friend. A true friend intrinsically knows that you are loyal. There are only so many times that you can tell people that you love them before you realize they will never believe you. Maybe that they don't feel they deserve your love, but there is nothing you can do or say to make your love register in their heads. Sometimes people have been so messed up in the past that they refuse to let anyone in again. Those people just have to realize that most people are actually decent human beings. If you treat people well, they should treat you equally. That's what I thought at least. I was raised on the Golden Rule, but, apparently, others were not.

I now know who my true friends are. They are the people who know that I love them with all of my heart, the people who trust me enough to keep their secrets, and they would keep mine. True friends don't stab you in the back or abandon you carelessly.

I believe in showing and telling people that I love them and enjoy their company. I believe in supporting my friends and making sure they are alright. I care about them. Everyone deserves to feel that their friends care about them as well. If society thinks that I am clingy or needy for wanting people to actually spend time with me or care about my well-being, then society needs a wake-up call. We all deserve to have companionship. We all deserve love. Don't let anyone trick you into thinking that you don't matter enough because you are loved.

To all of my loyal friends who have stuck by my side over the years, I love you. I appreciate every moment spent with each and every one of you. You have been there for me, and I will always be there for you.