Random Thoughts

Once you cross a certain line in a friendship, it is very hard to reach a sustainable pace. It is not everyday that you come across people that make you cross that line. On this side of the line, things are simple and straightforward. With vast majority of people you meet and interact with, you don’t get anywhere near the line, but then once in a blue moon someone comes into your life and you get lured into crossing the line. Beyond that line, it is stormy and turbulent. Things are not simple anymore. Balancing your priorities becomes extremely difficult. And, your senses start betraying you.

Many a times, there may be no substance behind such a relationship. It could be an attraction based on some words spoken at a first meeting or an attraction based on a material thing or love-at-first-sight. Give it some time beyond that line, and it will eventually crash. Other times, it could be a real practical friendship. Seasoning such a relationship could get very difficult, but once seasoned, it will become a very beautiful relationship.

It is usually people with complex mind constitution (me being one) who get into relationships where you dare to cross the line. It happens out of being “willing” and “demanding” at the same time. Turbulence starts when “demanding” doesn’t always produce anything in equivalence to the “willingness” or vice versa. Once turbulence starts, it becomes a question of pride and prejudice. It is amazing how, even a person who is capable of highly complex evaluations, crumble when faced with turbulences in relationships and react like an average Joe Schmuck.

Sometimes, it may look safe to constantly remain on this side of the line. But, what is life without some turbulence?!
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