Friendships through marriage - a unique bond!

Day 12...#100happydays #100daysofhappiness.. 
Friendships through marriage would probably be a fitting definition for my post today. All through my growing years, I have made some really wonderful friends at different stages that are still a significant part of my life. So for me it was a treat to be welcomed by this group after marriage. In fact, I recollect being 'observed' from a distance when Arya and I met for the first time. Indeed his well wishers and true to their love, they have never left our side ever - good and bad times! 

They are three friends who have known each other since their most embarrassing days - Arya, Naveen and Monesh. Their bonding, willingness to be there for each other any time, sensitivity, respect, openness and trust makes their equation so special. Of course, the wives have added to the numbers in this group, and today I have found so much comfort and joy with both of them - Nithya and Shwetha. 

The phone chats, the long conversations, the quick report or the cheers to go with it... these are conversations that ring often. Our gatherings in either of the houses is everyone's' comfort quotient - the loud laughter, the common joke, big announcements, free advise, chats down memory lane, Shwetha's popular rasam, the next trip plan, the quick getaway or the wishful outing. In one evening our travel bug hits us hard and we end up traveling to several locations - India and Abroad - all in quick conversation. The thrill in that is though many plans may not actually take place, but the joy of expression to different geographies makes our faces glow and hearts smile. So I think, these conversations are the best we have far and wide. Kids are thrilled cause best friends are together, American Chopsuey is on the menu, their play time is a sound blast followed by the 'not your friend' silence. 

Our quick escapes to Golden Palms, Mango Mist, and the short getaways to Pondicherry and Masinagudi, the eventful Malaysia holiday - we love to explore and that adds to the fun. We as families are in fact so occupied but the willingness to come together at any chance makes our weekends a complete joy. I used to wonder, how these friends never feel the need to mingle with others or make new groups, but now I understand. It’s the comfort, the assurance and test of time. They have seen the worst together and the best. Tomorrow our careers and lives may take us all, to different places or even time zones. While many friendships have faded with the passage of time, I am confident no change will create any ripples in this friendship and that I can say with a sigh of relief.