A good friend is worth pursuing. . . but why would a good friend be running away?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions why a good friend would flee if they are worth pursuing.
- In plain terms
- Why would a good friend run away if they are worth keeping?
- What can you take from it?
- Healthy relationships require mutual effort, not pursuit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people leave?
- Is pursuit healthy in friendship?
Another view
People run for reasons beyond friendship quality.
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