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Good friendships are made, not found. We enlarge our circle of acquaintances by living our lives: engaging our interests, pursuing our goals, enriching our own lives. Out of that pool of acquaintances, will come friends, some potentially closer than others. If we're lucky and open to the risk of new experiences, we'll be in a position to recognize those with whom we resonate. And then comes the lengthy process of developing a connection and slow sharing and building of trust.

Therapy demands introspection; relationship demands looking outward.