Acquaintance doesn’t always convert into friendship — and that’s absolutely fine.
There’s no rule that says every person you meet has to become a close friend.
Some connections just stay where they are — polite, surface-level, and that’s their rightful place in your life. From the time you met someone till today, even if you’ve exchanged a few messages or bumped into each other occasionally, it doesn’t really count as years of friendship. Sometimes, you just sense it — this isn’t my vibe.
You still stay courteous, share a light conversation when you meet, but deep down, you know — there’s nothing much to add or receive. You’ve tried, given it chances, and yet it doesn’t bloom.
And then there are the toxic ones — the kind you don’t disconnect from completely only because you rarely meet them. But after a point, you just want to cut them off quietly.
Some people are simply wired with negativity. You try to share a happy update, and before you can even finish, thadaa!comes the negative twist. It’s not that they wish bad for you — it’s just how they are. They somehow need to begin every conversation with a downside.
I’ve learnt over time not to share my joys with such people — at least not until things are done. Because protecting your peace matters more than keeping a conversation alive.
Not every connection is meant to grow, and not every bond deserves constant watering. Some people are just passing chapters — meant to teach you what energies drain you and what truly nourishes your soul.
In the end, peace is the quietest and truest form of friendship you can offer yourself.
Blessmesai 