Valued

"In case you haven't noticed, this is my Christmas dinner party. And you guys are here because you're the ones who are important to me."

I was so touched. This was more than just the kindness of being invited over for dinner (though dinner was fantastic). To be included in something more than just an ordinary dinner party, and with such a small crowd (although I know he has other good friends). Maybe the others couldn't come. I'm so glad I could. I'm really glad to be someone important enough to him to be included in this.

I don't really know why we're friends. Don't get me wrong - I'm glad we are - I'm just not sure what brought us together. What does he see in me that makes me worth his attention, his friendship? What is it that gets me an invite to his little Christmas dinner?

Later I thought to re-ask the question 'Why are we friends?' What is it about him that makes him worth my friendship?
- He is generous. He would do anything for his friends.
- I like attention, which (for some reason) he gives me
- He's really interesting. His gregariousness, which can sometimes come across as jerkiness, can instead be interpreted as charisma.
- I feel like he respects my choices, my values, who I am.
- I like doing things and having conversations with him.