Friends are the people we choose to be with. They are not relatives you might feel obligated to see at those family gatherings. Friends are people you want to be with because they understand you and accept you for who you are just like you accept them. As we humans travel the journey of life, we will meet many people. Most will be acquaintances; short and insignificant interactions. Some relationships will be more significant so that they develop into friendships. Some of these will continue to develop into true friendships that will stand the test of time. Do you ever wonder what constitutes a true friend? Friends are people with whom you can feel free to talk about your innermost thoughts and they will not judge you. Friends are people with whom you can be yourself. What characteristics comprise a good friend? In my opinion, I think trust is the foundation and most important quality of a friendship. If you don't trust each other, how can you develop a bond? Trust is like a brick wall. You build it brick by brick, but one lie can make it all f...