> One of the greatest sources of joy in my life are my close friends. People who bring excitement and novelty into my life. Who expose me to new experiences, an

> One of the greatest sources of joy in my life are my close friends. People who bring excitement and novelty into my life. Who expose me to new experiences, and ways of seeing the world. Who help me learn, point out my blind spots, and correct me when I am wrong. Who I can lean on when I need support, and who lean on me in turn. Friends who help me grow more into the kind of person I want to be. This depicts people who provide functions for the author - entertainment, mentoring, advice - not people who share mutual love. Friends can and do provide some functions, but that's not necessary, sufficient, or the point. Love can be and is transformational, but that's not the point.