Seeing between the lines

             Often in life we get so caught up in our own blind ambitions that we loose the ability to read between the lines. We get trapped in a paradox which gives us false hopes in the effects of the smoke and mirrors. What we truly want in our relationships is sincerity, compassion, honesty and respect. Rather than take the risk it gets disguised in that of a friendship and our guards remain up, for how can we truly have everything we want so easily. Nothing is always as it seems, but we keep pushing for that perfect partnership as the friendship grows. We want more but fear the unknown, Do I take a risk to the next level with the friend? or Do I play it safe and suppress my needs to never disturb what is? Friendships and Partnerships always walk a thin line, for in our friendships we get so close to one another. Often we share more with our friends than our partners because we have a different mindset for them, a different trust, a different bond,  and no judgement in regards to what we share.