The word “friendship” has a very profound meaning. If you look up the definition of the term in the dictionary, you will realize that its symbolism encompasses a wide range of possibilities, and its virtue enriches another person's life in a stimulating and pleasant way.

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However, this relationship, devoid of familial ties, is combined with the unparalleled candor of a kind of alliance between two people. This affinity of character and ideas creates an imaginary bridge between them: a communication that reaches the ends of the earth, without the friendship ever having left the confines of four walls or distance.

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That spiritual union we call friendship can be found in anyone who possesses the essential qualities to fill our inner voids; we can also say that when friendship is rooted in the firm foundations of life, it becomes a lifelong bond. This affectionate connection, if sincere, ennobles the person through its sensitive and selfless nature.

 

The Word of God says in 1 John 7-8 the following: Dear brothers and sisters, we ought to love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 

It's worth highlighting the capacity for mutual understanding and absolute respect that friendship fosters. You can find that friend in people you never thought you could find emotional or spiritual support from. 

 

The link of communication and dialogue makes possible a close bond, without the intention of harming each other with wrong expressions or misunderstandings; because this fraternal connection between two people eliminates masks and hypocrisy to an exuberant degree and tries by all means to adorn the path of the other by carrying with it emotional consideration and sincerity, above all.

 

But friendship cannot be measured between "good and bad." You know that if it is a harmful relationship, the fraternity itself would not have access to a relationship based on spontaneity and good behavior; therefore, the pleasant aroma of a word driven by the emotion of the moment would quickly disappear. 

 

That is why there are friendships that cease to exist for months, years, or perhaps decades due to adverse situations and because of fate; and suddenly, upon meeting again, the friendship comes to life with the same intensity as before. 

 

I can confidently say that this kind of friendship revives memories, anecdotes, and countless shared events and moments of joy in just a few minutes of conversation. A hundred memories surface to defy time, which is relentless and indifferent; nevertheless, the friendship endures.

 

The unique essence of friendship makes its fragrance stand out despite the months and years that have passed, and I believe that we have all felt that supernatural and beautiful feeling towards another person through friendship, which in reality never fades, even if distance comes between us. 

 

On the other hand, the person one might call a "soulmate" doesn't necessarily mean a romantic relationship or anything beyond friendship. "Soulmate" is a common expression, but it doesn't necessarily imply a bond based on a romantic relationship, although many people use the term to describe that kind of friendship. 

 

Be very careful with romantic advances towards the opposite sex; too much communication can be harmful and, at times, turn into a sinful affair. The fallout from romantic exchanges and their disastrous consequences in the life of a married woman or man often unleashes humiliation and offense. Be very careful not to cross the line of respect, which must always remain impeccable and untarnished. Do not get involved in an erotic affair with a married person or with your friend's husband; remember that it is an act of shamelessness and disgrace.

 

A kindred spirit, alike yet different, is what makes friendship strong and enduring. And the Word of God says in Hebrews 13:4: Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.