Loving the way you feel about yourself around people is an excellent indicator that they’re a match for genuine friendship. It’s more important than sharing interests, political views or economic status. When you feel good around others, without needing to put on airs or hide any part of your self, the support you get from them feels authentic. These are the friends you talk positively about after you spend time with them. They are the people you can express your fears, doubts, hopes and dreams to without fear of judgment. They are your tribe, your real family, your…

True friends.