Friends Who Teach Us Boundaries
Not All Friends Stay, Some Teach
When Friendship Becomes a Lesson
Some friends come into life to teach us why we shouldn’t be too friendly and why we shouldn’t trust too much. Not every bond is meant to last forever; some are lessons in disguise. Through misunderstandings, betrayals, or disappointments, we learn the value of setting boundaries and protecting our emotions. Such experiences make us wiser, helping us distinguish between genuine care and temporary companionship. Though these lessons may hurt at first, they shape our judgment and strengthen our self-respect. In the end, these friends remind us that trust is precious and should be given thoughtfully, not freely, so that the relationships we keep truly deserve a place in our lives.
"Some friends come into life to teach us why we shouldn't be too friendly and why we shouldn't trust too much."
Happiness is like a guest. It comes into our lives for a little while, makes us smile, and then quietly leaves. We cannot keep it forever, just like we cannot hold on to a guest who must go. Rabindranath Tagore’s short story Athithi (which means "The Guest") shows us this idea in a beautiful way. In the story, a young boy named Tarapada comes to a kind family. They treat him with love, and for a while, everyone is happy. But one day, without telling anyone, Tarapada leaves. He loved being with them, but he could not stay in one place. He wanted to be free. Tarapada is like happiness. He came, brought joy, and left. The story helps us understand that we should enjoy happy moments while they are with us. But when they pass, we should not be sad. Just like a good guest, happiness will come again one day. This teaches us to be thankful for the joy we have, even if it doesn’t last forever.
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