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The website content reflects on the deep bond of friendship, particularly the rare and cherished connection with a "chum," who is akin to a soul mate and irreplaceable companion.

Abstract

The article titled "The Best Chum, Rare, Loves You Like No Other" delves into the profound meaning of having a "chum" in one's life. It starts with a personal text exchange, highlighting the endearing use of the term "chum" to signify a special relationship. The piece references linguist Melissa Mohr's view that while one can accumulate many friends online, a chum represents a rare and intimate connection. It also cites scientific research on social circles, emphasizing the rarity of having close, meaningful friendships, with only five being the closest connections one can have. The author expresses that their "chum" is in their innermost circle, a term once used to describe a close companion or roommate, now treasured as a best friend. The narrative romanticizes the idea of a "chum" as a constant companion, a bedfellow, and a soul-love-heart match, invoking the concept of "anam cara" or soul friend. The article concludes with a longing for the chum's return, indicating the void left by their absence.

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  • The term "chum" is used to denote a friend who is much more than just a casual acquaintance but rather a very close and dear friend, akin to a best friend or soul mate.
  • The author believes that while it's possible to have a large number of friends, the truly close and meaningful connections are rare, with "chums" being the most exceptional and intimate of these.
  • The article suggests that the bond with a "chum" is so profound that their absence is deeply felt, and the connection transcends physical presence, echoing the sentiment of the Gaelic term "anam cara."
  • The piece conveys a sense of nostalgia and deep affection for the concept of a "chum," indicating that such a friend is a treasure to be valued above all others.
  • The author implies that the connection with a "chum" is irreplaceable and that the experience of true friendship enhances one's life in a way that few other relationships can.
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The Best Chum, Rare, Loves You Like No Other

A chum, close friend, someone who loves you

— It began with a text.

Me: what’s up chum? miss me?

Him: I always miss you ❤️ …why call me chum?

Me: because …

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“You can “friend” people

with the touch of a key even if you’ve never met in person you can have many friends but chums are rare!” — Melissa Mohr

In one’s friend world science claims: 150 is our social circle cap 15 actual friends 5 closest, meaningful connections

Me: you are in my innermost circle chum an old-fashioned word short for chamber fellow, campus roommate

today, we would call that a close friend, t-r-e-a-s-u-r-e-d thoughts of you friending me me befriending you reveals to me a best friend in you

constant companion oh! frēond (“friend”, literally “loving[-one], lover”) loving my heart’s rhythmic pulse bedfellow in bed-sharing embraces entwined skin-to-skin partner, soul-love-heart match

you are my anam cara my soul friend, there is n-o-w-h-e-r-e you can be, far away from my thoughts n-o-w-h-e-r-e I would rather be than with you

when will you be returning home? you are missing from me

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