Going through life, we encounter all sorts of people. Some of them share nothing in common with us other than being in the same place at that moment, and we will often pass them by without either of us leaving a mark on the other. All the rest will have varying degrees of similarity.
I have met a few people in my life who I feel drawn to, so similar are they to me in their way of thinking, their ways of expressing themselves, their interests, their beliefs. Yet, despite all we share, the nature of the relationship between us is often determined or guided by other factors.
In some cases, there is one significant difference of opinion that will forever separate us. Its significance lies in the very importance of the belief to each of us. Though not impossible to surmount, we may never be able to look past this obstacle, to reach the point where an unconditional love can bond us.
In other cases, the sheer volume of similarities is itself the barrier that makes it difficult to become closer. The shared experiences stand between us holding us apart from each other because maybe we know too much. Perhaps it is a fear to hurt or get hurt because with knowledge comes power and someone who knows you as well as they know themselves has more power than even they may know.
Between the two, there are varying levels of friendship and companionship that may work or not for any number of reasons. I look forward to finding more similarities and differences around me, whether they develop into something or not.
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