She would be by your side on your wedding day, and become the sponsor of your first child. One friend in a lifetime is much, two are many, three are hardly possible. Friends can range from being casual, mere acquaintances to lifelong soulmates. In today's scheduled-oriented world, it is difficult to pencil in time for friends much less spend time developing relationships. That's why it is even more important to recognize why we need close friends in our complex lifestyles.
Love is rarer than genius, and friendship is rarer than love.
It blooms in the gentle touch of sunlight in just the right conditions. Nancy, a psychotherapist, says that the two key factors in establishing a deep relationship are mutual respect and listening. Each friend listens from the heart, remains emotionally present and gives us respect with every sentence we utter. Friends also need to share confidentiality, as well as good times. Often Nancy asks her patients if they have a support system.