Friendship | RKG
It got me thinking about friendship. I once read that friendships were notable in that there is no obligation to enter or maintain them. Contrast that with family. Of course you love them, but you kind of have to love them. Friendship is different. If a friend is spending time with you, it’s because they want to do it. There is something special about this. Particularly at this point in my life when I and many of my friends have young children. The opportunity cost of time with friends has never been higher.1 I am grateful that my friends choose to spend time with me. But as I reflect, it’s not just gratitude…it’s pride. I am proud that these people enjoy our time together enough to spend their limited free time with me.2 Interestingly enough, I have learned to appreciate friendships by watching my family. My parents have friends who have become indistinguishable from family. I once (somewhat frustratedly) asked my Dad why he and my Mom were hesitant to move to California to be closer