Slow Havamal: 51

In the 51st verse, A false friendship is credited to burn bright for five days, snuffing out on the sixth.

It can be hard at first to tell the difference between a real friendship and a false one. They often both start with a spark that can ignite a very real connection. I don’t believe that all bad friendships result from one or both parties entering with an intent to manipulate and profit. Very often, we’re looking for something that we can’t describe, and we make sure to find it in the nearest suitable vehicle. In both romance and friendship, there’s a period where we’re on our best behavior, and at our most forgiving.

Why does this happen? In my opinion, though nowhere expressed in Havamal, it works as follows: ( Read more... )