I have a number of single friends, but have found particular comfort in my relationship with one person. We’ll call her Ann.
Ann and I have many differences. She is a workaholic and takes her job very seriously, while I view my employment simply as a means to paying my bills and paying for vacations. She is quite conservative, while I tend toward the left. She rarely goes on a date and I seem to go on way too many. She is go-go-go and I like my couch time. And it goes on and on. Our friendship seems a bit unlikely and, in fact, is not that deep. We rarely have discussions that delve much beyond the scope of our immediate surroundings.
So what, you may be wondering, is so great about this relationship? Well, the great thing about Ann is that she is always up for hanging out. She does not have to consult with a mate, to see if she is/will be free. She doesn’t complain that she shouldn’t be spending money on this or that. If I feel like going out for lunch, going to a movie, out for drinks, or even for a weekend trip, I can call Ann and she is always up for some fun. Basically, we act as each other’s dates at times when it is so much easier to call up a known friend than to seek out a “real” date with a member of the opposite sex.
Thank you Ann for being my go-to friend!
