True Friends Despite their differences, they spent hours sharing stories. The fish lived in the depths—quiet and thoughtful. The seagull soared high—loud and full of energy. But that was never a problem… Until someone made it one. One day, another seagull said: “Why waste your time with a fish? It can’t fly with you or understand your freedom…” The seagull knew the fish couldn’t fly. She knew his world was filled with currents and shadows. But instead of defending him… she stayed silent. Little by little, the words of others filled her with doubt. “Maybe they’re right,” she thought. And she decided to fly away. “If he truly values me, he’ll swim to the shore to find me…” And the fish did. Every single day. Swimming against strong tides. Exposing himself to predators. Risking everything to find his friend. But he never saw her. And each night, he returned to the depths—exhausted and sad. Until one day… he stopped swimming to the surface. Word spread: the fish was ill. The currents could no longer hold him up. When the seagull heard, she flew without rest to the shore. There, she found the fish floating near the surface, barely alive. With one final effort, the fish moved his fins and said: “I’m glad you’re okay… I feared something had happened to you.” And he let the waves carry him. At peace, because he had done everything for his friend. The seagull remained still. Crying. Regretting the doubts that drove her away. Realizing how precious their friendship had been. That day, she learned what she should never have forgotten: 🔹 True friendship doesn’t depend on how close or far we live. 🔹 What destroys a relationship isn’t distance—it’s insecurity. 🔹 Those who fail to appreciate what’s different lose something unique and unrepeatable. The seagull spent the rest of her life flying near the shore, remembering her friend. She never blamed anyone. Because she understood it had been her decision to walk away. I don’t know if you’re the fish or the seagull in this story. But if this touched you… Don’t let doubt destroy something as valuable as friendship. 💬 “True friendship is an act of love that transcends differences.”