A Clash of Things

It's impossible to be social.

Seriously, I don't know how people do it. 

As humans, we might look somewhat alike but our brains function in a completely different way. To me, there are two kinds of people; the ones you meet and instantly give you 'the look' (translation: shoo) and the ones who seem really nice and sweet. And no doubt, most sure are, but if there's one thing I know, that is:

Human relationships always lead to disaster.

Relationships are like Mordor, once you enter the territory, there's nothing but trouble ahead.

(note: I'm referring to friendship, not romantic relationships)

Nevertheless, humans hate being lonely; that's why they constantly seek the company of other apes.

Some prefer to socialise with members of the same sex, some with members of the opposite, and some with both.

In my case, I'm a girl (if you haven't noticed yet) and so I'll be describing everything from my perspective.

I've been around for almost two decades now and although I'm no sage, I've noticed quite a few times that girls can turn from angels to devils within seconds. Girl friendships never end well for me. Someone ends up backstabbing me by betraying my trust, sharing my secrets with everyone or simply dumping me because I wasn't a good enough friend for her. Girls usually try to undermine you, pull the rug from under your feet and destroy your life in any possible way if they think that you're more beautiful, charismatic, successful or popular than they are.

Women crave for attention and if one of their friends is stealing the spotlight, they won't hesitate to go all 'Littlefinger' on them.

Men on the other side, usually prove to be good friends. Like dogs, they're loyal, funny, a little inappropriate sometimes, but true friends. The thought of hurting you almost never crosses their mind, never mind plotting against you. They aren't picky and posh like most girls and can talk about video games and food for hours.

Guys prove to be a great company; they're funny, spontaneous and don't talk about their girlfriends/crushes 24/7 like most girls I know do.

So, what's the problem Opal? Why don't you just hang out with guys and problem solved?

Well. Don't ever expect them to understand certain parts of your life.

Don't mention the word period, because all they'll do is laugh and start acting immature, even if they're full grown adults. Don't mention the word make up; they'll say you look the same with or without it and leave you wondering if the mirror in your bathroom is somehow broken or enchanted, letting you see what you want to see. Worse, they'll say you look like a clown, 'cause they can be accidentally rude like that.

They probably won't understand your obsession with chocolate or your fangirl feels about Alistair or Legolas, or why it takes you so long to get ready, why you don't feel comfortable to burp in public or why you cry when you watch chic flicks and films with cute animals.

I might just have to accept that I'll never be one of aforementioned people.
And of course, I have friends, both girls and guys that are genuinely good people. But the meaning of all this is that it's not easy to forge a relationship with one or more people. You don't just meet someone and say "Hey, you wanna be friends?", because you're not 5 anymore.
The world has 6 billion people and you if you don't want to end up at the bottom of Mount Doom, keeping company to Smeagol, you better take things slow and be careful with you you trust; and who knows, you might just be able to achieve the impossible. Just saying.