Red Roses

I have just received a bunch of roses, red roses and not from a man! It's a late birthday present from an old girl friend, one I don't see much of but one I talk to every few days. We have a great friendship and as we both get older we value this highly.

This is just a reminder that not all friendships depend on face to face contact, coffee round the kitchen table or a bottle of wine over lunch, some long distance onces are just as important though sometimes it needs just a little more focus.

The one thing to remember is to listen. It's a good idea to take on the other persons news first, then have your say, or the temptation is to talk over each other and never 'hear' anything. Communication, that's all it is, but communication with love, patience and commitment.