Love is unconditional. A mothers love for her children is the ultimate type of unconditional love. This can be very difficult for some people. True love is forever and unconditional.
True love allows a person to overlook the shortcomings of their loved one.
Love is not static, it will continue to grow and change over time. A true friend will be your friend through the good times and the bad times. A true friend will overlook your shortcomings. All of us have shortcomings and things that we need to improve. True friends do not have to be bought.