When I help you through a difficult time, I am manipulating you into feeling better. We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.
Off the top of my head:
Honesty of intent is number one.
Mutual respect is coming up as number two.
People who encourage growth is number three.
Honesty of intent is the key though; whether someone wants the best for you and the world or not. Anyone else can eat a dick.
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