To recollect correctly, I haven’t come across any imprinted rule that 'intelligent' people should hang out only with people who have similar IQ levels.
One of my mam’s had once asked me, 'How can you be friends with them?' This gave a bizarre feeling and cold wave throughout my body, mind and soul. I had been following a perception that all teachers treat their students equally but this took me aback. It often makes me wonder if I had missed any class in school. Maybe yes, the one where they taught us lessons on the art of choosing friends.
Till recent times, I had assumed that the main criteria of choosing a friend would be all about finding the bond that connects us together, that trueness which makes us stand by each other. Perhaps, I was wrong. Maybe society follows “A person’s character is determined by the company one keeps” too strictly. But it isn’t always what it seems to be. Just to keep pace with the competitive world doesn’t mean that we should loose out on our truly valued friends; they may not be the ones having an exceptionally high level of I.Q. but the ones who have stood by us through roller coaster ride of life.
Am I expected to be with the gang at all times, even if I am not comfortable of being around them? Probably the next time when I meet a new person ..err I think I should immediately ask him about his socio-economic status, family background and most importantly the I.Q. level and then after matching it with the status of other people I should I decide on befriending her or not. Sounds more like an interview round conducted by a company trying to recruit the best possible employee! Bizarre and outlandish is just an understatement for such practices!!
As what I think holds true is as long as your friends are not influencing you in a wrong way, there is no harm in being friendly with the ones who do not have an amazing I.Q. level. My parents are proud of my friends and I am proud of that! It completely assures me further that I haven't made any wrong choices.
So, to the people who always try to point out 'How can you be friends with them?' I’d say, Friendship is based on complete trust and lasting faith. No misunderstanding can ever come in between it. Friends will have numerous tiffs and debate over many issues. But what sets apart is, the way you become one when facing the outside world. Friend’s are as good as your better half. You spend moments of heartfelt affection, sorrows, happiness, crushes and secrets, memories so precious and rare!
They are the ones who tell you to be yourself, accept you as you are. They correct you when you are wrong, and are with you no matter what! When you fall down, they will be there to lift the spirits up right away. When you feel life has no meaning, they will bring a meaning to live and make it beautiful. Anyone will be ready to smile with you, but the one who is ready to shed tears for and with you is a true friend.
A helping hand is never far away when your friend is near-by. A friend never forgets you, but always forgives you.
Never feel any sense of guilt, to show the world around your true friend.
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