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Someone once said "I have hundreds of acquaintances; I can count my friends on one hand".

How true those words ring out. Social networking is a different animal. You can enjoy many people's company but how many of those would you really share you're inner most thoughts and feelings with?

When Good time Charlie' feels like socializing there is always a group to get together with. Its party time and everyone is in a good mood! Laughter and good times abound like there is no tomorrow. You talk about careers, maybe someone in your social network knows somebody that knows somebody and that simple act can move you up the social ladder. This kind of social networking can be profitable and fun, leading to many new experiences. It can also put pressure on you to keep up with everyone which can be in turn unhealthy for many reasons.

What happens when Good time Charlie's' got the blues? A real friend will be there. They seem to be able to sense your mood. If they think you're making a mistake they'll tell you, whether you heed their advice or not, they will still be there for you.

You and a friend can not only laugh together but cry together, get angry with each other but forgive and forget. When you're with a friend you can share your deepest thoughts and only you and your friend will know them, because your friend will not tell acquaintances.

A friend will be there through thick and thin, to pick you up when you are feeling down. They'll call you just because, not wanting anything but your company. They know you without judging you. You can be you with no pretense. You are accepted for you as the person, not social standing, not money, not notoriety, but simply because of you.

It's a bond of sorts, you and your friend. There's a primeval type of bond, familiarity so to speak of knowing each other. One party is drawn to the other, it's a trust. If you have never experienced it, you don't know what you are missing. There's a large difference in social networking and friendship.

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