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My friends love me no matter what. They are honest and will tell me things that I don't want to hear sometimes. They celebrate my successes and encourage me in the midst of failure. They express real joy to be in my company. They overlook my weaknesses without condescension. They admire my strengths without envy. They will give of what they have if I am in need. They will take what I give without shame. They allow me to take them for granted without taking offense. They allow me to praise them without false modesty. Their complements mean something as do their criticisms.

There will be damn few like this in your life. They are a treasure.

Your life will be a roller coaster. Fixing things on the downside typically involve an arduous climb that seems long regardless of how shallow the depression. Enjoyment seems short no matter how slow the descent.

Precious little comfort and just another way of saying "this too will pass."