thought for the day

It's always interesting to me, when i'm perusing Facebook or other websites where i have profiles, that people looking for friends have age limits set to their standards.  Now, i understand wanting to have a social group close to one's age.  That's just natural.  But, why limit yourself?  Truly?  It IS possible to have friends of all ages.

When i was growing up, i always had friends...different circles of friends.  Neighborhood friends, school friends, church friends...all different ages.  Sometimes they intermingled and that was nice.  But, i also had other friends as well...older friends.  i, as most of you know, was very close to my Grandmother.  But she was more than just a Grandmother to me.  Blood made us relatives, life made us friends.  Some of my parents' coworkers became dear people in my life.  Great friends that i learned many valuable things from.  One great advantage to having older friends is that many have experienced things that you have and can help to guide you or simply be there for you because they understand what you're going through.

My point being, why put an age limit on friends?  Older friends often act younger than they are and younger friends are sometimes mature far beyond their years.  If you truly define people based on a number, just remember that one day you will be that number (or have been that number already) and what if someone doesn't want your friendship based on that alone?  It won't feel good, definitely.

Cheers