The Unspoken Rules of Friendship

So I realize that here at P&P we aren't good at many things. We're not good at consistently posting entries, we're not very good at finishing posts within the month we first began them. I know we're both not very good at sports, or playing instruments, singing, we're not good at staying in good moods very long, we're probably both horrible at things such as water skiing and sky diving, but I know one thing we're both alright at:

We're both fairly good at being friends. Or at least, in my opinion we are. But what do I know? MOVING ON. Recent times have gotten me thinking a lot about a lot of things, and obviously one of those things is friendship. That being said, I believe that ever good relationship revolves around a set of unspoken rules, that modify from case to case. Now being the 'helpful' little Nyrrds we are I've decided it's high time we help you friendship-ly challenged folks out and write down the basic forms of those rules, as a sort of guide line. Without further adieu,
Without further adieu, Phreddie will jump in with her bold purple text and third person referring to say:
Most of these just apply to best friends as I don't share food or be especially touchy with not close friends.

  THE UNSPOKEN RULES OF FRIENDSHIP (IN GENERAL TERMS)

(IN NO ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

 

• Your Food is My Food.

                          Simple as it sounds. All food is shared food, only excluding select few in specific cases. In our case, ramen noodles are never shared, they are too few and far between.

• Gross to me is gross to you.

More specifically: if that guy is a douche to you, I also hate him and he is nasty. This rule also applies to unpleasant girls as well, i.e. a bitch to you is a bitch to me. However, the opposite is not necessarily true, meaning that a nice guy/girl in your opinion might not rise to the same standard in mine.  

• Gossip is bad. But. .  .

Yes, yes. Talking about people in ways you don't want to get back to them is wrong. But we are only human. It does in fact happen. So, when a friend is talking to you about somebody, and you don't think they'd say it to the aforementioned person's face, you'd do best to also not say anything about it to them. Now, if you are unclear whether it's safe to mention whatever it is to whomever the subject is, you can do one of two things: when in doubt, don't or just ask your friend if it's off limits. Your friend should be gracious enough to give you a straight answer, and explain if you don't understand their reasons.

• It's only an Inside Joke if it's Still Between Us.

(Yeah yeah I couldn't think of a better caption, shhh.) If you and your friend have an inside joke (or, if you're unfamiliar with the term, a quick urban dictionary definition: Something shared usually among close/best friends. When you can say a simple word or phrase and be sent into hysterical laughing, that word or phrase is an inside joke. To other people who are "out side", the ones who are "in side" seem preppy, stupid, and immature. Here's another in depth one: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Inside+joke ), do not explain the joke to anyone. Literally, no one else in their right mind (should) find it as funny as you do, and if they do the joke loses all sentiment between you and your friend. For example, none of you will ever know what "Something about. .  . Matthew???" means. Ever. And that's okay. So don't go blabbing your mouth.

• Touch Me you Saxy Beast

So I think we've already established we both like platonic touch. Cuddle me, give me non-sexual kisses, hold my hand, play with my hair, put your arm around me, lay your head on me (or in most cases, let me do that to you). This may not be the same in all friendships, but it is with ours. Mostly from myself (Phred). Sorry Phrankie.

 

• A Best Friend Equals a Free Therapist

 

This one is pretty simple. No matter how tough the outside may seem, everyone is messed up on the inside. And if you're someone's friend, or you have a friend, then you both now have a therapist. Whether its just talking it out, crying on their shoulder, letting them scream at you or punch your shoulder when they need to let it out, that's what a best friend is their for. I mean, they're obviously there for the good times and the high notes as well, but they're not a best friend until they've been drug through your own personal mud pit with you.

There you have it folks, just a few of the most basic unspoken rules of being close friends. Now, not that we get that much commentary, if you have anything you would like to add, or any questions, comments, or concerns about our suggested rules, feel free to tell us in the comments or send us an email, y'know, whatever.

Loveses yous

Phranklynn & Phredrick MS