Friendships, like marriages, are dependent on avoiding the unforgivable.

Friendships, like marriages, are dependent on avoiding the unforgivable.

Trust is hard to come by. That's why my circle is small and tight. I'm kind of funny about making read more

Trust is hard to come by. That's why my circle is small and tight. I'm kind of funny about making new friends.

Friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life.

Friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life.

True friends stab you in the front.

True friends stab you in the front.

We cannot tell the exact moment a friendship is formed; as in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is read more

We cannot tell the exact moment a friendship is formed; as in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over; so in a series of kindnesses, there is at last one that makes the heart run over.

One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.

One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.

Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time. Care gives latitude to another person read more

Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time. Care gives latitude to another person and gets you past the dislikes and annoyances. Quite simply, caring sustains love. Doc Childre and Sara Paddison, HeartMath Discovery Program Are there certain friends you turn to when you have a problem or need to be listened to? Think about this: - Are they compassionate, understanding and nurturing? - Are they totally present, giving you their undivided attention? - Do they try to solve your problems for you or do they help you to get clarity so that you can solve your own problems? - Do they let you talk until you're done? Chances are the people you turn to for support and understanding are good listeners. You can develop these qualities as well and take them even deeper into "essence understanding" through mastering deep heart listening. James Allen In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, for in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. Frances Ward Weller -Sara Paddison.

Friendships are fragile things, and require as much handling as any other fragile and precious thing. -Randolph S. Bourne.

Friendships are fragile things, and require as much handling as any other fragile and precious thing. -Randolph S. Bourne.

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness read more

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.