THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP

"Friendship is by its very nature freer of deceit than any other relationship we can know because it is the bond least affected by striving for power, physical pleasure, or material profit, most liberated from any oath of duty or constancy." - FRANCINE DU PLESSIX GRAY-

How true this is of a real friendship.  If one belongs to a social group of so-called friends, just because they are lonely or simply want to "fit in" for whatever reason, the quote above might not apply.  Social groups are usually controlled or led by the most agressive or influential people in the group and there is usually some sort of adjenda for belonging to the group.

However, a true friend, or friends, is/are there when you need them.  They do not try to "one up you," gossip behind your back, are ready to help when you have a problem, supports you through your emotional trials, and accepts you unconditionally...warts and all.

Thankfully, I have some "real" friends but the following quote sadly sums up many people's lives:

"One friend in a lifetime is much; two are many; three are hardly possible." -HENRY BROOKS ADAMS-

I feel like the following quote:

"My friends are my estate." -EMILY DICKINSON-