Friendship

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"This Pillar is about being present, maintaining openness, and fostering longevity in friendships. It highlights the need for emotional support, communication, setting boundaries, and celebrating together."

Focuses on the depth and breadth of your social circle, including the number and quality of friendships. It covers the maintenance of long-standing relationships, the effort to make new friends, and the openness to establishing new social connections to enrich your network. 

 Emphasizes nurturing friendships through acts of tenderness like caring and physical affection, providing emotional support during challenging times, and spending quality time together. It also highlights the importance of respecting boundaries, celebrating key milestones and achievements, and expressing gratitude through gifts and positive acknowledgments.

Focuses on the regularity and effectiveness of communication within friendships. It includes the frequency of interactions, the nature of topics discussed (including any taboos), and the quality of exchanges, such as active listening and trust. It also addresses how conflicts are handled, ensuring that resolutions are sought constructively. 

Involves aligning with your friends' interests and short-term goals, and planning activities that bring mutual enjoyment. It includes organizing both regular and special events to strengthen bonds and create memorable experiences together. 

Emphasizes fostering a balanced and reciprocal relationship where both giving and receiving are valued. It also focuses on nurturing friendships through shared interests and hobbies, ensuring that common activities strengthen and enrich the connection between friends.