Wendell's Diary

Dear Ivory, I’ve come to a difficult realization: you are not likely to manifest in my life. This truth is hard to accept, not because I ever expected you to appear, but because without you, I need to focus on more realistic goals—like finding friends. If I had you, I wouldn’t need anything else, but without you, I find myself in desperate need of companionship to support me day-to-day. Yet, finding people with similar interests feels impossibly hard. Since the beginning of 2012, I’ve searched for both you and friends through YouTube, believing it to be the best place to find like-minded people who share my passions. But after all these years, I’m starting to question whether YouTube is the right place. Despite promoting the contact feature on my website, no one has reached out. Life feels so monotonous without deeper connections. What I truly long for is to spend my life writing letters and having meaningful conversations about philosophy, mythology, and music. Yet, it’s so difficult ...

**Introduction** Friendship is a fundamental part of human life, shaping our experiences and growth. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, offers profound insights into the nature of friendship in his work *Nicomachean Ethics*. He distinguishes between different types of friendships, with virtue friendships standing out as the highest form. Let’s explore what it means to be a true friend according to Aristotle, how to cultivate such friendships, and how they contribute to the mutual philosophical and personal development of both parties. **Understanding Aristotle's Types of Friendships** Aristotle identifies three types of friendships: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure, and virtue friendships. 1. **Friendships of Utility**: These are based on mutual benefit. Individuals engage with each other primarily for the advantages they gain, such as business relationships or professional networks. While valuable, these friendships are often short-lived and contingent on ong...

From the moment I first laid eyes on Sophia, I knew she was special. I remember going to the owner's house, seeing a few puppies, but it was Sophia who caught my heart instantly. I paid a deposit and waited two long, hard weeks, filled with anticipation, just to bring her home. The pictures I received during that time only fueled my excitement, and when I finally met her, it felt like we were meant to be best friends from the start. Sophia is a lap dog, and our daily routines revolve around cuddling, playing, and occasionally going for walks. Even now, as I write this, she is right here beside me, providing comfort and warmth. We are inseparable, and even when I have to leave her for errands, I hurry back because I don't want to be away from her for too long. She truly is a constant source of joy and companionship. Whenever I have difficult days, a short nap with Sophia by my side makes everything better. She licks my face, cuddles into my neck, and we just lay there, thinking ...