Why I Stopped Chasing Friends and Finally Found Loyal Friendships

my village, those who depend on me, and those who I can depend on. They’re the ones who check in with me, just as I check in on them. It’s not me who initiates everything — they’re texting and calling too. They’re fiercely loyal.

But I stopped chasing friends who didn’t seem to place the same value on friendship as I do. I didn’t cut them out (and would continue reading …