She had been trying hourly to ensure that this new friendship remained such, to be certain that it would not slip out of the careful grasp of her fingers and into the darker champers of her heart.

About This Quote

When we first meet someone, we often put a great deal of effort into keeping that friendship. After all, we want to be the best friend that our new friend will ever have, and what better way than to work hard to be that person? However, as the relationship continues and we get to know one another, we may find ourselves abandoning our efforts to keep it close. After all, what’s the point of having a good friend if you don’t spend any time with them?

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