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Approximately a week ago I received one of the most heart-warming emails I've ever got. I did not expect this at all but it was from one of the few people I can really call my best friend, Andrew. The email was great and addressed a lot of things that I took for granted like our friendship. He told be about his troubles and how glad he was to have me, and it was just amazing because it wasn't something I hear from him on the daily. I probably see him once every month or so but for him to still think we're as strong as before, helped ease my guilt for not really trying to keep up in his life. He told me I was his motivation for school, but in reality, he was my support/encouragement to do be studious and do well in school as we both told each other back in high school how hard we really must work to succeed. At this point in my life, I'm glad I have a friend I can really see being part of my wedding. I'm not quite sure how many people I can say this about; Yes I have a great group of friends but will they be there til my special day? I know he will. He reminded me... "Please know whatever you're pursuing in life, i'll be there as supportive motivation. I am content with our connection, definitely a brother like. No matter what we face in life, my intuitive way of looking at our relationship, simply; nothing will brake it. Thank you, man, thank you. " It's just amazing, I can't wait to see him every day of the summer.

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And when you thought you knew someone you called a "close friend" everything seems to be questioned when you find out the lies that have been told. Being so genuine to the person and thinking the same realness was reciprocated wasn't the case, in fact, the other person has actually been keeping away more things than you thought. I've been pretty selective on the people I've "chose" to be close with and to find out that a person I trusted and cared for has been telling me things that weren't necessarily true, sucks. I've always been real to people, I have no idea why a close friend would feel the need to keep secrets and say something else. A stranger I'd be more understanding of. I understand a person isn't going to spill their whole life to me, but why lie or give me half of what I give you. I didn't know being genuine was such a hard thing to do, I guess I was blessed with that trait. What I'm asking for is.. Just be real to me, I don't need to hear some excuse lie, just give it to me as it is...