I just hung up after an hour's talk with my best friend. We "caught up" and discussed politics in a relaxed way. It doesn't matter much to either of us what we say, it's the emotional connection that sustains us in our lives two states away from each other. I've come to care for her sisters, her family, her grandchildren, and I know them through the years of hearing about them mostly, though I see them once in a while. I'd love to see her more often, but we both keep busy with other friends and our families. Content of our speech is not an issue. We occasionally give each other advice when asked, but we know each other well enough that we automatically know what each other would say.
It's a dreary day, but that phone conversation has set me on a path to feeling supported and loved. The rest of the day I'll have that feeling with me as I engage with my husband, with my foster granddaughter, and with others. I will be a more pleasant, relaxed person. Everyone will benefit. That's the magic friendship can achieve.
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