In Bros (A simple observation)

It has recently occurred to me that I have many friends, but very few dear friends. A simple observation sure, but truly an important one. While watching the fantastic (and vastly under-seen) film In Bruges I could see the characteristics of myself and my friends in the lead characters and it got me thinking. What makes up a dear friend?

At it's core, the plot of In Bruges is simple and fantastically effective. A duo of hitman must take up hiding after they botch up what was supposed to be a simple job. The two must wait in Bruges (a beautiful and lovely town, but more boring than Buzz Killington) until their boss calls them to say it's safe to return home. The two hitman are, for the most part, opposites of one another. Ray is a depressed, narsasistic, womanizing, alcholholic who despises being in the slow moving town and can't wait to leave, while Ken is a caring, quiet, friendly type who enjoys the sights and sounds of Bruges. Sure the opposite characteristics screams primetime television sitcom but thats kind of the charm of the movie because the two complete each other. Which is what brings me to the simple observation, they are close friends because the duo complete each other. Throughout the movie the two bang heads, but are both completely open with one another and caring.

With that in mind I asked myself: If placed in a situation like Ray and Ken were, who'd be the ones that would complete me? After long and careful consideration I found my list of many friends grew smaller and smaller with each person, finally deciding that five friends could complete me. Sure a lot of friends can make me laugh, bring me out of a funk, or come to me for advice, but very few would actually complete that personality circle.

So ask yourself, who are your In Bros?

Thing 2
- I'm too nice.