Cause And Effect

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Cause and Effect: Friendship

A friend is someone who cherishes the special moments and memories of life with another person. A friend is a trustworthy companion. Friendship is a relationship, which takes time to build. There are many steps and stages to achieving a true friendship. However, one can think building a friendship is like planting an apple tree. For many people, planting an apple tree represents devotion and leisure. It takes patience to grow an apple tree; frustrations and hardships are also involved in the process.
First, the seed is planted. The seed builds the foundation of a strong and stable tree. It has to be cared for, maintained, and watered daily. Then the shoots start sprouting; the tree is finally flourishing. One can see day by day the apple tree growing. Then one day the tree starts to wilt its dying. One has to tend to it and have the patience and determination to bring it back to life. It frustrates one to see the insects and predators nibbling on the beautiful round ripe red apples that once existed; however hard work and determination regains the apple trees beauty and gives it life again. The charm and divine beauty of the apple tree is a wonderful enlightening sight.
Building a friendship has similar characteristics. One meets a person and plants the seed of friendship. The friendship builds and continues to grow stronger. It requires devotion of time and patience to achieve communication and trust between the two companions. The battle to keep a healthy friendship includes many obstacles and hardships. But compromising, devotion and the willingness to endure are sure to payoff in the end. All Friendships have its good and bad times. There comes a time when the relationship is just not working. It is filled with disagreements and arguments. It is close to destruction.
One must have the patience to deal with such stressful, confusing, and disappointing frustrations. The willingness and determina...