Dear Friends,

First of all, wishing everyone a very happy #FriendshipDay. At the same time, I have no qualms in admitting the fact that I literally have no #friends. But to be honest, I am not at all feeling dejected, hopeless, or sad today.

In fact, I feel more blessed to have no friends than to have so-called #buddies who backstab you time and again, either directly or indirectly. I know some of us—in fact, most of us—are built differently. We believe friendship and fights go hand in hand or see them as intertwined.

That’s when I want to excuse myself. To me, friendship is almost equal to the bond we share with our #siblings. There can’t be anything that comes in between. If you, as a friend, don’t support me when I need you the most, you have no reason to celebrate my #success. Just for #protocol, I tried reaching out to many people, wanted to make them my friends… but you know what I got in return? Endless hours of waiting. Nobody even bothered to acknowledge what I sent to them.

Secondly, I know my limitations: I don’t have cars or bikes (nor do I know how to ride or drive them), but that doesn’t mean I can’t book a cab for you if you need my help—and I won’t even take that fare back from you. Want a long and deep conversation with me? I am ready. But no small talks, please!

What I Get In Return?

But what do I get in return? You team up with other friends and crack nasty jokes about me or even gossip about me to people who either misunderstood me or those who, of course, are not in my acquaintance list?

Yes… I am different. I am not at all miserly. I love making people happy. I love spending money on them. But that doesn’t mean when I need help—be it monetary or non-monetary—you simply show your back.

My #ideology is different. I may email you or message you 3–4 times, but if you don’t respond, I will move on. Don’t just try to befriend me to take me for granted.

I need friends—and of course, it should include a balanced amount of love, respect, happiness, and intellect as well. I am not your usual so-called #Dalgona cup of tea.

I may not go to watch movies with you at the cinema hall—it’s more health-related, as the loud sound in the cinema makes me very, very upset… or I may no longer wake up at 5 a.m. to play cricket with you at the nearby ground—of course, age is catching up—or even indulge with you in celebrating Holi or Diwali the way you want to… or even take a side in your personal issue involving your girlfriend/ boyfriend or spouse… but still, if you need help, want someone to just confide in, or just someone who helps you in your job, education, worldview… I am always there.

Best Regards,

Your Bestie