My name is Li Lin, I was born in an ordinary small town, and my family is simple but full of warmth. My parents are ordinary employees, they are hardworking, simple, and have built a warm home for me with their hands. Growing up in such an environment, I was an introvert but longed for genuine friendship.
My journey to making friends can be said to have gone through twists and turns, and finally reached the other side of my soul. The first realm is the superficial greetings. At that time, I had just stepped into the university gates, and I was surrounded by unfamiliar faces. I tried to fit into this new environment and kept a polite smile and greeting from everyone. I ate with my roommates, went to class, and talked about classes, gossip, and daily chores. However, I always felt that this kind of interaction lacked depth, and there always seemed to be an insurmountable barrier between them.
Over time, I have come to realize that true friendship requires deeper communication and understanding. So, I started to actively look for people who could resonate with me. During a club event, I met Xiaofang. She was cheerful and enthusiastic, and I quickly became good friends. We participate in various activities together and share each other's stories and feelings. However, as I got to know each other, I found that there were big differences in our interests and values. Although we both tried to be tolerant of each other, we eventually drifted apart because we couldn't find common ground.
The end of this friendship left me feeling very lost, and I began to wonder if I could really find a real friend. However, just when I was in a state of confusion, I met my second realm – like-minded partners.
It was at an academic exchange meeting that I met Xiaoya, who also loves literature. We hit it off and began to exchange reading experiences and creative ideas with each other frequently. We participate in the activities of the literary club together and discuss the connotation and meaning of literary works together. In the process, I found that we not only share the same pursuit in literature, but also have a striking match in terms of outlook on life and values. We encouraged and supported each other and had many memorable moments together.
However, just as I was immersed in this deep friendship, a sudden change of events shattered our peaceful life. Xiaoya had to transfer to another city due to family reasons, and the contact between us gradually decreased. Although we often keep in touch by phone and online, the sense of distance and time difference prevents us from communicating as intimately as we used to.
I began to feel lost and lost, and I didn't know how to deal with the fading friendship. I began to reflect on whether my way of making friends relied too much on superficial communication and shared interests, and neglected the real inner communication and understanding.
Just as I was in a state of confusion, I met my third realm, the confidant of my heart. It was by chance that I met a girl in the library who also liked to read quietly - Xiaoyue. We didn't communicate much, just nodded occasionally, but I could feel the peace and depth of her heart.
Once, I came across a book in the library that was difficult to borrow, and just when I was disappointed, Xiaoyue came up and said that she could help me borrow the book from other libraries. As a result, we began to have an in-depth exchange, and found that we both had the exploration and pursuit of our inner world. We began to share each other's thoughts and feelings, and to discuss the meaning and value of life together.
The interaction with Xiaoyue made me feel an unprecedented spiritual fit. We don't need too many words to understand each other's thoughts and feelings. We grow together and face the challenges of life together by each other's side.
Looking back now, although my journey to making friends has been full of twists and turns, each experience has made me more mature and profound. I realized that true friendship is not based on superficial communication and shared interests, but requires both parties to be able to open their hearts and feel and understand each other.
Now, I have gone through the years of youth, but the friendship with Xiaoyue is like an old wine, the more you taste it, the more mellow it becomes. Although we don't see each other often, whenever we encounter confusion or joy, we always share it with each other as soon as possible. Our friendship has transcended the limitations of time and space and has become an indispensable presence in each other's lives.
Looking back on my journey to making friends, I am very fortunate to have met people who really understood me and supported me. Their presence has made my life more colorful, and it has also made me cherish every moment with them even more. In the days to come, I will be more attentive to manage this hard-won friendship and make them the most valuable treasure in my life.
At the same time, I also hope that everyone who is looking for friendship can find those who can really touch their hearts after going through twists and turns, just like me. Because in this world, there is nothing better than having a sincere friendship.