The actress Dyan Cannon was quoted in a recent article as saying she had many “friends with benefits.” When Ms. Cannon found out what the term meant, she laughed and clarified what she meant. It’s not what you thought!

I’m grateful to have a small circle of good friends. They are really good people. When you have the right people in your life, you only need a few.

We all have a lot of acquaintances, people we know from work, the gym or other shared activities. These are people we are friendly with, but not necessarily friends with.

Trust is the foundation for any relationship. Without trust, the relationship is casual at best. But it takes time to build trust. It can be tested, and often is. But the people who matter most in your life come through. Every single time.

I encourage you to bring value to your friendships. Be the one who checks on them without needing anything in return.

Great friends are a treasure. They are worth more than gold…