“Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I'm glad for that.” I came across the above quote while reading online, and I figured I'd write about it today because it set off a lot of thoughts in my mind. First, I'd like to go over my interpretation of the quote. I read it as a metaphor for friendship, and how it can change over time... how you may drift from someone, but it doesn't change the past or the memories you've already made with them. In a way, the quote is trying to say that this ties you to that person forever... but I disagree.
Maybe I'm just disagreeing because the prospect of being tied to someone forever is terrifying... albeit through memories. But while that is the case, there are a few other things I'd like to bring up. Having memories with someone doesn't tie you to them forever. It just means that they were a part of your life at some point, and while yes; you can't change that- it doesn't mean that you have to be tied to them forever. I certainly know that I have memories with people who I'd never wish to be tied to ever again. Unlike the quote, I can safely say that the people who have drifted from me have drifted for a reason- and I'm glad that I'm NOT tied to them anymore. If people are in my past, they are there for a reason. Had I wanted any ties to them, I either wouldn't have cut communications or I would've made an effort to keep them in my life. If you are no longer in my life, it is because I do not want you here. In the end, I think this quote was entirely wrong- both in saying that you're glad to have ties with people who are no longer in your life, and in saying that memories tie you together forever. The only thing that can tie two people together is the desire to have a bond- nothing else. Friendship is a two way street, my friends- make sure you keep your end of the street clean.
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