Karl and Alice were chatting in the park.
"I need a hug", said Karl. Alice hugged him.
"You know, I've been feeling so lonely these months, I don't know what to do anymore", said Karl.
"Don't worry, I'll be here for you"
"Thank you, you're a great friend"
"What do you want to do now?"
"Nothing, just walk and talk, you know, when you're sad you're not in the mood to do anything else"
"I understand your feelings, that's why we're just going to talk"
"Thank you, many people get angry at you when you ask for comfort, or use a wrong voice tone, that's something that annoys me. You, on the other hand, are very good at comforting"
"Thank you so much for your nice words"
"Let's talk about comforting people. What do you usually do?"
"I let them know I'm here for them, I don't judge, and most importantly I listen to whatever they say. We have two ears and one mouth, after all"
"What's something you should never say?"
"I'm not sure, I'm not a psychologist"
"I'm not good at that"
"Not true, everyone can comfort someone if they want"vv
"I can, but I'm not good"
"You're already good enough"
"I want to talk about my loneliness, what should I do? I can't sleep well at night"
"I will keep you company as long as I can"
Karl asked for a hug and Alice gave him one.
"I want to thank you for what you're doing for me, it feels great!", said Karl.
"You're welcome, my friend! Whenever you feel sad or lonely, text me or stay with me, I hope you'll feel a lot better"
Alice hugged Karl for the third time. It felt so nice having a good friend to share moments with.
Karl went to sleep, and for the first time in a long time, he fell asleep happily and without anxiety.
Karl woke up, not as happy as the night before, but better than usual. He was texting Alice but it wasn't as satisfying as being near her in real life. He spent the day alone, and fell asleep anxiously again. He understood that he needs a physical human presence near him to decrease anxiety. The morning after, he sent her a message, saying:"Please let's see each other".
They saw each other at the park, hugged, and talked again.
"I felt so lonely yesterday, and slept so bad, I want to stay with you", said Karl.
"I'm sorry we didn't meet yesterday, we'll meet everyday from today!"
"I'm so grateful to have a friend like you, people like you are very rare, that's why I'm so lonely. I don't want to be lonely"
"Nobody wants to be lonely, but, yet, if someone sees a lonely person, they do nothing about that. I like your gentle words about me, I feel like everything is going to be fine"
"Sure, it is"
"How do you feel now?"
"I feel good and loved"
"Great"
"The place where we live is ill. We have to cure it with positivity"
"Why is it ill?"
"Because people don't consider other people's needs"
"I noticed that, too. They tend not to do many favours"
"I hope my life will be good with you"
"It will be, trust me"
They walked in the park and held each other's hands. A very good life of peace and joy was about to begin, and nothing could ever stop that. They will be best friends forever.