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I really do have amazing friends. That realisation has been dawning on me over the past year. They’re all full of love and honesty – two characteristics that I deem most important in friends. Pretty isn’t important, although like most other men, I like a bit of eye candy. That doesn’t make for a lasting or meaningful relationship in and of itself though. It’s the person who is laid back and casual, free and full of laughter that I feel compelled to be around. Complications are SO tiring and boring. In the words of the fabulous diva: “No more drama!”.

My family also amazes me. Spending time with them again this weekend brought it home to me how lucky I am to have them in my life and in my blood. Relaxed and accepting, funny and quirky, loud and raucous, filled with laughter. Over the years there have been many knocks threatening to sweep the floor out from under us, but we find our footing with each other again and grab hold of each other’s hands, laughing about how silly we can sometimes be.

My parents continually amaze me – the perpetual lovers, facing every facet of life together, strong and steadfast in a deep-rooted and unshaking love. They stand so close to each other, they can see the remnants of all the bumps they’ve faced and all the scars they’ve accumulated during the classroom of life. It doesn’t fade their love. Rather, it amplifies it. They are an example to me, showing me what a true partnership, romance and friendship is all about. I want it too. I’m hoping that I’m at the early stages of it – it feels like it could be.

‘Hold them close. If not in your arms then in your heart and mind.’

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