Once I have a true friend, I carry them through life with me and put more time into maintaining those relationships than meeting new acquaintances. I’ve been really fortunate in that I probably have about 8 or 9 of these. I consider them my best friends. Then there’s another level of ‘friends’ and these are people that I spend time with, am somewhat close to and would do anything for, but don’t put a lot of expectations or demands on. Then there are the acquaintances- these are the meet-up-for-happy-hour, gossip and check in with occasionally. These are the fun, light friends that I can count on to do social things with, but wouldn’t call if I needed a ride home from the hospital.