My friend let me arrive tired

Dear Delyara, I spent time with a friend recently while not being in my best mood, and what moved me most was how unproblematic that was for her. She didn’t over-focus on it. Didn’t take it personally. Didn’t demand brightness. Didn’t try to rescue me from my own quieter state. She just let me arrive tired and still be worth being around. That felt bigger than it looked. There is such dignity in being allowed to remain human in friendship. I don’t take that for granted anymore.