How many of us can say that we truly trust another human being with any important information about ourselves? I reckon that there are not that many of us who would and those that do are setting themselves up to be disappointed.

Friendship is a concept we are all used to. We surround ourselves with people that we have things in common with. They are people who share the same passions, same interests and hobbies and the same tastes in things such as music, food and movies. Friendships, therefore are very shallow by their nature. We surround ourselves with human beings who we have chosen based on what they like and not who they are.

Don’t get me wrong, I believe that some people do have friends who are compatible with them on a deeper level, but this is a rarity. Friends are great for everyone and certainly make life more fun. However, in my own experience, and in talking to other people I know, most friendships are superficial, with any meaningful information or conversations never coming to light. This is especially true in male friendships.

While you may care for your friends and enjoy seeing them regularly, it is difficult to trust them with anything really private or important. This is where parents or girlfriends, boyfriends, wives and husbands come in. They are the people to confide in. I believe that a person can only have one or two very close friends. Only one or two people that they can somewhat trust, and even that is strained.

To me, friendship is something that is enjoyed by everyone but only really appreciated by a few. It is a great thing and one of life’s little pleasures to socialise with people who you like and who like similar things. However, as far as “friends forever"or having total trust with the people you call your friends, I believe it does not exist.

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