I was thrilled to run into a former student, Jerry, in the hallway this morning. Always cheerful, he excitedly shared some incredible news with me - he was on the Huffington Post! He explained that a call went out on Facebook for stories of long-term friends who maintained platonic relationships. He submitted information and is now included in a story on the news site.
Jerry and his friend, Gwen, have maintained a strong friendship since high school. We talked about the topic and marveled at the notion, perpetuated by pop culture and society, that men and women simply cannot establish and sustain friendships over time. Clearly, their friendship defies this idea.
It is always wonderful to run into folks after a semester ends and to hear how things are developing in their lives. Our students are so busy, but those moments in the hallways, offices, or out in the courtyard always leave me smiling.
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