Today on the bus a pretty blonde of about my age sat next to me and smiled as she pulled out her phone and dialed. When the caller answered, all she said was "Hey..... What've you been doing?" I knew straight away that this wasn't a regular phone call, you know... the kind that demands urgency or a point. This was not the kind of phone call that had a conclusion; they had just picked up where they left off and will continue to do so. She was talking to her boyfriend I assume.
You can always tell when a person's talking to their boyfriend/girlfriend just by the inflection in their voice and the things they say. She told the most boring stories to him that I'm sure he found enjoyable, and as he began telling her about his stress at work, she listened intently and let him vent. He unloaded for about 20 minutes as she agreed with everything he said. It was lovely to hear. She was 100% in h is corner, had his back. She boosted his confidence and was frustrated by the things and people that frustrated him.
You can always tell when a person's talking to their boyfriend/girlfriend just by the inflection in their voice and the things they say. She told the most boring stories to him that I'm sure he found enjoyable, and as he began telling her about his stress at work, she listened intently and let him vent. He unloaded for about 20 minutes as she agreed with everything he said. It was lovely to hear. She was 100% in h is corner, had his back. She boosted his confidence and was frustrated by the things and people that frustrated him.
You can't help but be jealous of relationships like that... people who can't wait til their next call from you, whose days are brightened as the phone rings. She was stressed, her hair was a mess, but he made her smile, and he brought a bit of sanity to her messy day.
Their long conversation was punctuated by long silences in which i assume, he wasn't speaking either. But that's the point isn't it? It's nice to know that your person is on the other end of the phone, and it's your job to be there for them when they have a shitty day. Maybe not for advice, or to help, but sometimes I know i need to be reminded that people are in my corner. It's important to know someone has your back.
Everyone needs a person.
Everyone needs a person.
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