Get You. Get Me?

It's hard to find people who get you... they don't even have to be going through the same things you are, but somehow, they just understand. I think those kinds of people are extremely important. There is no need to explain yourself perfectly, no fear of rejection, or reason to hesitate. They're just there. To listen, to offer insight, a small word here or there... even if that's all your relationship consists of, even if you're not that close, it's still enough. It's enough to know that at least one person out there cares enough to take time out of their day to listen to you. Too often, we take these people for granted. And we end up using them: we get so used to their attention and selflessness, that we forget that they very well could need the same thing from us. We all need a common ground to stand on. We need that sense of connectivity with something in order to feel valued and understood. Even if all that takes is someone to listen to you for a while, maintain eye contact, smile, nod.... or hell, just give you any kind of reaction at all! It gives us a chance to be heard, as we so often get ignored and shoved to the back burner of life. To have someone who is willing to listen to your rants and problems, and offer a small bit of support when no one else will... It means everything to us. We cannot express our gratitude to those kinds of people. Just don't become selfish and forget to return the favor to them. You're not the only person in this strange world who's suffering, you know. Lend an ear. Because odds are someone out there needs one.