There are no words without meaning, sometimes painful and sometimes sharper than a knife. Though actions speak louder than voice, like words it can be misunderstood.

It’s okay to hear bad words from a stranger compared to a friend. Words might be rude but they can be forgotten and ignored. Unlike when a friend tells something out of line, it’s not easy not to take it seriously. Even though you are friends with them, there are still times you can be misunderstood. You were trying to initiate a conversation to have fun but then thought it was rather rude.

Looking back how you were with them, you can’t avoid the fact that sometimes treatment changes as time passes. You were once exchanging harsh jokes and even hurting but the fact that you are friends with someone can still be considered as a friendship act. Although, when someone is bearing distress we cannot help but to answer a joke with a drastic attempt.

After I had a conversation with a friend I came to realize that people change in time. We were not just an ordinary friend, we were a childhood friend that I never thought I would be misunderstood. I was too comfortable that my painful words would never pierce the heart. She knew very well that my way of talking was rather rude but I know she was used to it. She even replied to it with a laugh, so now, I just can’t believe how she misunderstood me.

We had a short conversation explaining why. I was at fault too because I never asked how she was feeling but do I really need to do that? I thought we should exchange fun words before asking how we are feeling? Do we really need to go that far about being misunderstood when we already knew each other very well. Her words reached my sad emotions which I just showed it with a smile through interactions. Even so, I can’t deny the fact that still, a thorn itches my heart a little.

I then come to the conclusion it’s better not to be close with someone because as time changes, a person as well. I was so stupid to think that they would never change. I was naive to think that not just because I didn’t change, the people whom I considered dear to me would as well. That’s why it’s better not to be with people, it's better not to ignite collisions.

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_{Paul is the name but prefers to be called mrnightmare that feels like living in the dream. A country boy and a dreamboy (dreamer) who likes to stay in a small village even though it means abandoning the future to become a seaman. The passion is writing but not sailing in the vast ocean. Don't wonder if the face will not be shown, this is better where the words can flow smoothly. Come, you can tell me your stories and I'll tell you mine. Together, let's explore the world by broadening our thoughts. If you need a shoulder I can lean you mine and I hope I can lean yours. The world is fun when living is not being alone but with someone.}

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