Business, only business

       I know a quote about the relationship between friends and business: “Friends are friends, business is another thing”. People say that friendship is more important than money and business. But in real life, is it possible to ignore our friends because of money?
         History is cruel to all because it is shaped by men – masters of cruelty – against themselves and others. Generally, friendship – this fragile and delicate bond among individuals and nations – is sometimes mutilated by personal interests or the pursuit of power. Despite the friendly messages exchanged, people try to demonstrate goodwill through naive and effusive handshakes, cordial encounters, affectionate embraces and smiles.
        Nowadays, our world is experiencing many social and political confrontations. Friendships are in a state of uncertainty.. Old friends bring back good memories, and throughout life, we have the opportunity to meet new people. But as time passes, we may find that some of our old friends have developed different opinions about the world, shattering the illusion we once had of them. Now, these old friends, like us, are getting older, and some have embraced radical ideas on political and social issues. No friendship can withstand a wave of insanity.  Even our closest friends from the past cannot be absolved if they awaken the hidden monster of insanity within them.
         How can we experience happiness and social harmony when our streets are no longer the same, and our utopian dreams have no place to exist? According to dreamers, a new world is possible – one where the best negotiation ensures fairness for all. They envision a fair and pleasant world based on their ideals – but only in the solitude of their thoughts.
         Friendship is, at its core, an agreement of loyalty among people, a promise meant to last forever. Yet business and money affect everyone and everything. While some people imagine a good life for themselves, that life is not always the same for others. What’s more, what is good for one is not always good for all. In this “social contract” negotiation is not always possible nor is rejecting it.
        Friendship is a word that everyone understands. In the end, it’s better to have friends -, a lot of friends – in a world where self-esteem is low and friendships play a crucial role in negotiation. True diplomacy means embracing new times, letting go of old grudges and resisting the desire for revenge.
      Not every negotiation is favourable for everyone; if we are experiencing hardship and it continues, perhaps there are those who are benefiting from it.
       Maintaining friends in times of survival is not easy. We are constantly negotiating with adversities and fighting for our physical and mental well-being. We must understand that business is just business, but the true art of negotiation lies in preserving our friendships. We need to eliminate old grudges from our thoughts to find common sense among us to create an environment where negotiation would be the opportunity to achieve the best for all.

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