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The Importance of Companionship
“Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”
- Misty Copeland
Along the path of life, we are fortunate enough to take people with us. They make life a little easier and bring joy to us in our darkest times. Therefore, we spend the majority of our social lives around them. We call these people friends. And some of these friends become close enough to us to be called a companion.
It is easy to mistake friendship with companionship because they are similar. However, there is a difference. Companions make your journey through life worthwhile, and hopefully, by the end of this blog, you will be able to distinguish between the two. Even better, you will be able to determine who the companions are in your life.
Knowing The Difference
Friends are those we enjoy spending time with and often make the burdens of life lighter. Friendships are essential and give us a sense of belonging. Although companions and friendships are very similar, we see the word companion used to expressed deeper relationships.
Relationships that involve life-long commitment, like marriage, are often described in this way. It is because companionship is more than just making life easier. It is journeying through life together. This is why companions make…
