I agree, true freinds are truely rare...
Personnally, I have such a big trust issue tha I may never allow myself to find a true freind...
I admire that were able to take the cahnce, and feel for you that you got hurt...
One expression that stays in my mind, perhaps some wisdom I will be able to apply someday...
"it is better to have loved than to have never loved at all"
....without love what is life?
Wishing you the very best,
Patricia xx