In a true friendship, reciprocity IS key - otherwise it's a
   lopsized relationship "takers and givers" - and a good friend
   will point out areas that need improvement - for pobody's
   nerfect. I like earnest constructive criticism - let me know
   what I can't see about myself. Let me know how I appear to
   others. Help me improve myself. But you're right Malik, when it
   comes to the business of friendsh...ip - a good friend will
   willing to work towards the same goals and ends, "You picked up
   the tab last time - I'll pay this time". But as I have had only
   a handful of true friends in my life, I've had to learn to
   practice the forgiveness of the unforgivable - not necessarily
   just for their sake - but, in a selfish way, for my OWN sake. "