that one friend

     On average I do an article on something in the news, foreign policy, economic, of something relevant in our world culture.  But today I want to switch gears and do a short peace on friends and the need for what I call a 2am friend.

    Yes, there are differing rungs of friendship. and well start at the bottom.  the work buddy they are the guys you work with at the office, shop or field with.  you are friendly with one another have a level of trust knowing that if something happens to go sideways, they will try to help you.  You bust one another's chops, kid around and when the day ends you may tip a beer or two every once and a while. 

    Moving up is ladder is your neighbor they live next door and if you are lucky, you get along with them have cookout the kids play with each other.  You watch one and other property when away borrow a cup of sugar or help when the lawn mower brakes.  this friend knows a little more about you has a seeded investment in you and the family and has a higher level of care for you.  If a tragedy takes place, they will bring a covered dish and help out for a period of time.  

    the next step is the circle of guys who have been with you since high school/ college, or the military they are the bro's or the boys.  these guys 3 to 4 normally are the inner circle.  they know where most the skeletons in the closet are.  you rip on each other, go on road trips, hunting, play cards and sports with each other ask for advice and in general have deep respect for.   they are your 10 o clock friends.   you can call them up to 10 o clock and they will answer.  you need a ride some place they got you, the car broke down they are on the way.  but not after 10   after 10 the wife gets "upset" or the 'kids are sleeping''  "I need up early for work"...   they are all great guys, but they also have other obligations and boundaries. you can't fault them it's just life.

    The 2am friend this is the rarest of all friends.  99.9% of us do not have a 2am friend.  the 2am friend is the guy who you can call at yep 2am and you know he will answer.  all you need to say is I NEED HELP, and before the sentence is finished you can hear him checking the round in the pistol and zipping up their pants.  they are the person without a question will be lacing up the boots as you give them the address where you are at. and as they are about to get in the car, they place a shovel in the trunk. this is the guy you need.  the guy who has your back 100 % of the time.  you have a bond you have a kinship and no matter how long it's been since you last seen one another or talked to one another its like no time ever elapsed.  In physics terms you are like quantum entanglement.  no matter where you are you are linked and are willing to do whatever is needed.  those people are special they are rare and very few and far between. 

a spouse cannot be your 2am guy because you want to protect them from the blowback of any issues if you love your wife/ husband you will shield them from any issues protect the family.  take the fall be a man

I hope you have that 2am guy in your corner. 

      

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