I'm tired of being the friend. I've always been the friend. I've gotten the "Your a good friend, I just don't think of you in that way" speech a few too many times. I'd like to just skip the friendship step. Of course, that's unrealistic and foolhardy to some extent. While I might not be adept at moving from friendship to romance (I haven't tried going the other way yet) I recognize the need of friendship in a relationship. It's a key component. Companionship is more important than warm and fuzzy feelings. It lasts longer. It's a much sturdier base. It's just plain necessary. I guess I'm looking for a best friend. Someone who moves to the same town I move to. Someone to share life with. Sometimes I wonder what the point of building a friendship is if it isn't going to be permanent. I guess it's a dress rehearsal. Actually, it's more like an essential part of life, like food and shelter. I wish the Eagles had won but I wept no tears for the defeat.