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When people are in the company of others, they become more dependent on others. If one is not careful, they can become selfish and their focus shifts from what is good for them to what they think is good for someone else. One way around this problem is to ensure that one has at least one friend who they are able to trust completely. This person is able to keep them in check, but also encourage them when they are ready to move forward.
This person can be a real friend because they know when they are ready for certain things. They don’t push them into doing things that are out of the ordinary, but instead help them choose the best action in any given situation.
Source: Letters From A Stoic
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