Hi Kathleen,

Great forum. Thanks for the invite.

Friendship is a true gift and one that should never be taken lightly or for granted. A true friend falls into this catagory:

They know you inside and out. they know all your short comings, bad habits and ideo-secrecies and still want to be your friend.

When you can be real with someone and they can the same with you without creating bitterness or anger that ends the relationship - then you have a true friend.

I pray that we all find at least one true friend in our lives. They are blessings that should be reveared and cherished.

Many blessings to you all,

Dave Rydell 

Hi Dave,

Realness is great if both people stay friends, you're right about idiosyncrasies, those can be dangerous with maybe-friends, maybe every day is different online.  I hope for genuine realness among everyone here!

Hey Joe, I promise I won't make you cry no more!  But, Tabasco ... we won't go there!

Dave your thoughts about friendship are awesome!

Sincerely,

Terry

Well said ma'am, I agree with your sentinments and will make every effort to abide.