Friendship is perhaps the most perfect form of love. Unlike relationships with family, with friends the bond is chosen, not inherited. Unlike the love of a couple, in friendship there are no commitments, or exclusive covenants.

Furthermore, all forms of love require that there be friendship, but friendship does not require that other forms of love be involved.

It is said who has a friend, has a treasure. And it's true. Good friends are a balm for life and an antidote to physical and emotional illness.

However, not all the people with whom we have a constant relationship are our friends.

Not all those who call themselves our friends are really friends. Deep and sincere friendships are rare and, for that very reason, it is good that we learn.


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