Condemnation, a venomous/a destructive/a corrosive force, can twist/warp/deform the very fabric of society/relationships/individuality. It casts a long shadow/creates ripples of destruction/spreads like wildfire, infecting/poisoning/contaminating even the purest intentions/most well-meaning hearts/kindest souls. Blindly/Unquestioningly/Relentlessly

Sometimes that initial attraction fades. Relationships evolve, and sometimes that shift means moving from something romantic to something simply wonderful: a friendship. It can be a little comforting to realize that even when the romance isn't there, that connection can still be meaningful. It doesn't always happen immediately, though. There might