i have a friend...not just any friend...but one amazing, loyal, there-for-me-no-matter-what friend that becomes more dear to me as the years go by. He has laughed with me, cried with me, scolded me when i needed it, encouraged me, counseled me, made me feel special, and loved me unconditionally (even when i was being stupid and bull-headed). He keeps my secrets, and i keep his...if one hurts, the other hurts. i have been somewhat out of touch lately...life has been pulling me in ...