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The Gap Between Us
There's a really big gap between people sometimes. It's not like a hole in the ground or anything like that. It's more like an invisible wall that gets built up little by little without anyone really noticing it at first. This gap or wall can happen between friends, family members, classmates, or even strangers on the street. I've felt it before and I bet you have too.
One way this gap gets created is through misunderstandings. Like when you say something that the other person takes the wrong way, even though you didn't mean it how they thought. Or when someone does or says something and you're not sure why they did it, so you make up a reason in your head, but it's not the real reason at all. Misunderstandings happen all the time, even with the people closest to us. If they keep piling up without getting cleared away, they start forming that gap.
Differences in how we see things can make the gap bigger too. My best friend Dana and I have different opinions on a lot of
stuff. We've had sleepovers where we argued for hours about whether pineapple belongs on pizza (she thinks it's gross but I love it!). We also disagree on which Pokemon starter is the best, what the scariest horror movie is, and lots of other silly but also kind of important things to us. Even though we're different in those ways, we're still really close though because we respect each other's perspectives and opinions. With some people though, those differences turn into a huge gap where we just can't relate at all anymore.
Sometimes life experiences drive a wedge between people too. My dad's parents grew up really poor without a lot of chances in life. But my mom's parents were wealthy and gave her every opportunity. Those totally opposite childhood backgrounds made my grandparents see the world in such contrasting ways that they could hardly understand each other's points of view when they finally met as adults. My parents told me there was an uncomfortable gap between their families for a long time because of those vastly different life experiences shaping how they looked at things.
Suspicion, jealousy, and fear of people who are different from us widens the gap as well. I've seen kids in my class be mean to the new kid just because he dressed or spoke differently
than the rest of us. Some adults seem to be unfriendly or unwelcoming towards people of other races, religions, or cultures too. It's like they put up walls and gaps to separate \"their group\" from everyone else. That's a sad way to treat people just for being themselves or having different backgrounds and beliefs.
When people let misunderstandings, differences, experiences, suspicions, and fears create gaps and put up invisible walls, those distances keep growing bigger and harder to cross. But I don't think it has to be that way if we work on a few things:
First, we have to get better at communicating clearly with each other, not jumping to conclusions, and giving people the benefit of the doubt. A lot of misunderstandings could be avoided if we were more patient in trying to understand where someone's coming from before making assumptions.
We should also purposely look for what we have in common with others rather than focusing on how we're different. Even if it's just one small thing we share in common, that can be a starting point to build a connection across any other gaps between us.
It's important to be open-minded and curious about other perspectives too, not just stick to our own viewpoint as the only truth. Some of the most interesting people I know are the ones who've had vastly different life experiences from me. Listening to them helps me see more of the full picture.
And above all, we shouldn't judge others too quickly or let fear of what's unfamiliar to us put up walls. Getting to know someone as an individual, not as a stereotype or label, allows us to relate to them as an equal, as another human being - not as that big, scary \"other\" that's so easy to shut out.
Those are some of the things I'm still learning about bridging the gaps between people. I know there's work to be done within myself too, since I'm just a kid who still gets frustrated and uncertain sometimes in navigating all these dynamics between people. But I hope that by working on communicating better, finding common ground, staying open-minded, and giving people a chance, maybe I can help make those distances a little smaller throughout my life. At the very least, I want to avoid putting up my own unfair gaps and making others feel shut out. The world has enough separation between people as it is without me adding to it.
篇2
The Distance Between People
Have you ever thought about the distance between people? I'm not talking about how far apart they are standing or sitting. I mean the invisible distance that can make people feel close together or far apart, even when they are right next to each other. It's a strange thing to think about, but I've been noticing it more and more lately.
My best friend Sam and I used to be really close. We would spend hours playing together after school, riding our bikes, catching frogs down by the creek, or just hanging out in the treehouse in his backyard. We told each other everything and could talk for hours without getting bored. But over the last year, things have felt different between us. There's a distance there now that I can't quite put my finger on.
I'm not sure when it started happening or why. Maybe it was when he joined the basketball team and started hanging out with the \"cool\" kids more. Maybe it was when I got really into reading and he thought it was boring. Or maybe we're just growing apart like some friends do as they get older. Whatever the reason, it makes me sad. I miss how close we used to be. It's not just me and Sam either. I see this invisible distance thing happening with other people too. Like with my parents -
sometimes they'll be sitting right next to each other on the couch, but it's obvious they are feeling distant, maybe because they had an argument earlier. Or at extended family gatherings, when there are weird tensions and awkward silences between certain people who used to be close. The distance makes things uncomfortable and keeps people from truly connecting. I don't think the distance is always a bad thing though. Sometimes a little distance is necessary after someone hurts your feelings, or says something mean. It gives you space to cool off before talking it through. And we all need a certain amount of personal distance at times too - space to be alone with our thoughts and recharge before being close with others again. Distance can protect us when relationships are unhealthy or someone is treating us poorly. A little separation helps us re-evaluate what we want.
But too much distance for too long lets problems fester. Unresolved tensions build up, resentments grow, and pretty soon the chasm between two people feels impassable. That's when closeness becomes impossible - when the invisible distance becomes an unbridgeable divide that splits loved ones apart. That's the saddest distance of all.
I've decided I don't want that to happen between me and the important people in my life. So even though I can't control the invisible forces that create distance, I'm going to try my best to keep narrowing the gaps as much as I can. With Sam, I'm going to make more of an effort to do stuff he's into, like sports, instead of just reading all the time. And I'll invite him over for some old-fashioned treehouse hangouts like we used to have. With my parents, I'll give them their space when they need it, but I'll also leave silly notes in their bedroom to remind them why they love each other. Maybe that will help them feel closer. And at family parties, I'll make sure to give my weird uncle Harold a big hug, even if his slobbery kisses bug me, because I know a little affection can make him feel more connected.
In the end, a little invisible distance will always exist between people, no matter how close they are. Personal space and individual identity are important things. But by staying aware of the gaps that form and actively working to close them with the people I care about most, I'm hoping I can keep my vital relationships feeling comfortably close – the perfect balance of intimacy and independence. Because the people who mean everything to me are more than just friends and family, they're the ones who shrink the vastness of the world and make me feel
a little less alone in it. And that's a precious closeness worth nurturing, no matter how much invisible distance tries to get in the way.
篇3
The Big Gap Between Us
Have you ever felt like there's a huge distance between you and someone else, even though you're just a few feet apart? It's like you're on two different planets or something! That's how I often feel with certain people in my life. Let me tell you about it. My best friend Jacob and I used to be inseparable. We would spend almost every day together after school playing video games, riding our bikes around the neighborhood, or just hanging out. We told each other everything and never had any big secrets. But over this past year, things have changed a lot between us.
Jacob started getting really into sports, especially basketball. He joined the school team and now he's obsessed with practicing and watching games on TV. Meanwhile, I've gotten super into reading fantasy book series like Harry Potter. We still see each other at school, but we hardly ever hang out anymore outside of class. When we do, it feels awkward and forced, like
we've become totally different people who have nothing in common anymore.
It's not just Jacob though. I also feel this growing gap with my parents lately too. They're always working late or busy with chores and errands on the weekend. Whenever I try to tell them about my day or show them something I'm interested in, they seem distracted and not really paying attention. Sometimes my mom will be scrolling on her phone while I'm talking to her. It makes me feel unimportant, like what I have to say doesn't matter to them.
I know they love me, but it still hurts. We used to do fun family activities together all the time when I was little, like going to the park or playing board games. Now they act like they barely have time to be around me. I miss that closeness we had before.
Even at school, I sometimes feel disconnected from my classmates and teachers. I'll raise my hand to answer a question, but the teacher calls on someone else instead without seeming to notice me. Or I'll try to join a group conversation at lunch, but I get ignored or they change the subject to something I know nothing about. It's an awful feeling, being right there but feeling so far away from everyone at the same time.
I don't know why this distance grows between people over time. Maybe it's just part of getting older and having different interests and lives. But I really miss that closeness I used to feel. I took it for granted when I was little and assumed my best friends and family would always be right there with me. Now it often feels like there's this big, invisible wall or gap separating me from them.
I'm trying to do better about bridging that gap though. With Jacob, I've been making more of an effort to learn about basketball and the teams he likes so I can talk to him about his passion. And I've been inviting him over to my house to watch movies or play video games like we used to, so we can have that fun, silly time together again. I'm not giving up on our friendship that easily!
As for my parents, I've started making sure to put away any distractions like my phone or books when they get home from work. I listen closely when they talk about their day and ask them lots of questions to show I care. And I've been suggesting we go do activities together as a family more often, even just small things like taking a walk around the neighborhood after dinner. Spending that quality time together has helped us reconnect.
With my classmates and teachers, I'm working on being more brave about speaking up and trying to find common interests we can bond over. If I see someone who looks lonely at lunch, I'll invite them to join my friends and me. And I'll raise my hand repeatedly (but not too annoying!) so my teachers have to call on me eventually during class discussions.
I'm realizing that closeness and friendship is something you have to constantly work at and nurture, kind of like taking care of a plant. If you ignore it or neglect it for too long, it starts to wilt and die off. But if you pay close attention, water it with quality time, and give it the nurturing it needs, your bond with others can grow stronger and more vibrant over time.
So that's my goal moving forward – to be a friend gardener and never let the distance between me and the important people in my life get too big again. I don't want to lose that closeness and end up feeling all alone, separated by an uncrossable gap. If we all make an effort, we can bridge that distance and come together, no matter how far apart we may seem at first. Our connection is worth fighting for!
篇4
The Distance Between People
Have you ever felt really close to someone, like you were best friends forever? And then the next day, you felt like they were a million miles away? That's the weird thing about the distance between people - it can change so fast!
Sometimes people who are right next to each other feel further apart than planets in different galaxies. And other times, people across the world feel closer than neighbors. It's pretty confusing if you ask me.
I've had my share of feeling close to people and then growing distant over nothing at all. Just last year, my buddy Mark was my very best friend in the entire universe. We did everything together - played basketball, video games, you name it. We always had each other's backs.
But then one day, Mark started hanging out with these older kids. At first, I didn't think too much of it. Friends can have other friends, right? But soon, Mark stopped wanting to do our usual things. He made fun of the games and shows we used to love. He started saying bad words that I'm not allowed to repeat. Before I knew it, Mark and I basically stopped talking altogether. We were full-on sworn enemies instead of
super-duper best buds. Just like that, the closest friend I had was
now the most distant person I knew. It was like he moved to Mars without even leaving our neighborhood.
The crazy thing is, nothing even happened between us! One day we were inseparable pals, and the next we could barely be in the same room. Adults always say kids' friendships come and go, but it still stung like nobody's business.
On the flip side, I've had experiences where I felt like I knew someone forever after just meeting them. Like this one time at summer camp last year, I got put in a cabin with a bunch of strangers. There was this one kid named Eddie that I just clicked with right away.
Eddie and I had pretty much the exact same interests - we both loved soccer, roller coasters, strawberry milkshakes, you name it. We started cracking jokes from the minute we met, and it felt like we'd been best friends for ages. By the end of the first week, it was like Eddie and I had this secret language and inside jokes that the other kids didn't get.
Even though Eddie lived all the way across the country, we exchanged info to stay in touch after camp ended. We texted pretty much every day, trading memes and podcast
recommendations like we were neighbors. My parents thought it
was so weird that I was this close with someone from so far away that I'd just met.
For that short period, Eddie and I were closer than some kids who grew up down the street from each other. It showed me that distance is just a bizarre concept when it comes to people. You can feel a million miles apart from someone you've known forever or thick as thieves with someone you just met.
I think part of the reason the distance between people feels so weird is because we're all constantly changing. Maybe you relate to someone one day because you both love a certain video game. But then you move on to new games and interests, while they stick with the old ones. Suddenly you've drifted apart over nothing at all.
Or sometimes you change in different ways - maybe you or your friend starts a new hobby, gets a boyfriend/girlfriend, or has some other big life change. If the other person stays the same while you move on, you can grow distant without even meaning to. It's like you're parallel lines instead of intersecting ones. I've also noticed that people can feel close one minute and distant the next based on their moods or what's going on with them. Like if someone is having a rough day, they might push people away without realizing it. While if someone's in a great
mood, they're more open to closeness with others. The tiniest things can shift the whole dynamic.
Another thing that makes the people-distance thing so screwy is that you can't always control it. You could be perfectly happy with how close you are to someone. But if they want more or less closeness than you, it can really throw things off. Maybe they catch feelings for you and want to be even closer than you'd like. Or vice verversa - you develop a big crush on them, but they just want to be casual friends.
In the end, I guess the distance between people is one of those big mysteries that even adults don't fully understand. Friendships, relationships, and closeness levels are constantly shifting based on moods, situations, and personal growth. Sometimes peopleonica become your entire world, and other times they phase out of your universe altogether.
The one thing I do know? It's always smart to appreciate and nurture your closest friendships and relationships when you have them. Because like everything else with people-distance, they could be gone in a cosmic snap of the fingers. Better to soak up all the closeness you can while it lasts!
篇5
The Long and Short of Distance Between People
Have you ever noticed how some people seem really close, while others feel really far apart? I'm not just talking about physically standing near or far from each other. I mean the sense of closeness or distance you can feel with different people in your life. It's a strange thing when you think about it!
Let's start with the people who feel really close. These are the folks you can totally be yourself around without any worries. You can laugh, cry, act silly, or just hang out without having to pretend to be someone you're not. The distance between you is short – it feels like you really \"get\" each other.
For me, the people I feel closest to are my parents and my best friend Jake. With my parents, the distance always stays pretty short. They've known me since literally the day I was born, so it makes sense that they understand me better than almost anyone. I can tell them anything and they still love me. Sure, we might argue sometimes, but I know they'll always have my back. The distance can get a little bigger when they're punishing me for something, but it never stays that way for too long.
As for Jake, we've been inseparable since we were babies. We met at daycare when we were just 2 years old and have been like brothers ever since. Jake knows everything about me – my
hopes, my fears, my weird habits, you name it. And the really cool thing is, I know all of his stuff too. We can spend hours just goofing around and cracking jokes that nobody else would get. With Jake, the distance is always nice and short.
But of course, not everyone gets to be that up-close and personal. In fact, most of the people in our lives stay at somewhat of a distance, at least compared to a best friend or close family member. I'm thinking of people like teachers, teammates, or even some extended family members. With them, you have to watch what you say and do a little more carefully. Take my teacher, Mrs. Thompson. She's a great teacher and all, but there's definitely some distance between us. I can't just start talking to her about video games or telling jokes like I do with Jake. I have to raise my hand, listen when she's teaching, and act a certain way. The same goes for my soccer teammates. We all get along and have fun together, but there are still boundaries. Letting out a huge burp or talking about something embarrassing would create way more distance.
Then there's the greatest distance of all – between you and someone you don't know at all. A total stranger on the street or in the grocery store. With people like that, the distance could hardly be greater. You can't just walk up and start chatting like
you're old pals. You have to be polite, stay out of their personal space, and probably not talk to them at all unless there's a good reason. The distance makes total sense, since you literally don't know a single thing about them besides what you can see on the outside.
So as youcan see, the distance between people can vary a whole lot depending on the situation. With some people you feel like a single soul – the closest of the closest. With others, it's still pretty tight, but there are more rules and boundaries. And with total strangers, it's like you're on opposite sides of the Grand Canyon!
I think keeping the right amount of distance is important. If someone feels too close when you're not that tight with them, it can make you uncomfortable. Like if a kid you barely know at school tries giving you a big hug – that would be too short of a distance for my taste! But having too much distance from someone you actually care about can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected.
The way I see it, my job is to notice those distances and keep them balanced. Nurture the closeness with family and besties. Keep things friendly but respectful with teachers and teammates. And unless I have a reason to approach them, leave plenty of
distance with strangers. Keeping things at the right distance helps me feel safe, happy, and totally at home with the people in my world. It's all about finding that sweet spot!
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