Learn how to categorize or recategorize “friendships” based on their merit and manage them accordingly.
5. A “friend” is often someone with whom you share a bond or connection. This person is privy to basic, public trust level, or controlled unclassified information.
4. A “GOOD friend” is someone who adds value to your life. Someone with whom the relationship is mutually beneficial resulting from constant giving and receiving of all types. This person is privy to confidential information and also possesses the apparent qualities of an entry-level friendship.
3. A “CLOSE friend” is someone who you have invited into your sacred space. Someone with a different level of access to you and those people and/or things important to you. This person is privy to secret information and also possesses the apparent qualities of all lower levels of friendship.
2. A “TRUE friend” is someone who manages and maintains an unbreakable bond or connection regardless of your authentic truth. Nothing and no one can separate you. This person is privy to top secret information and also possesses the apparent qualities of all lower levels of friendship.
1. A “BEST friend” is the top 1%! They exceed all others and possess the apparent qualities of ALL levels of friendship. They are the absolute BEST you have. This person has full access to you!!! Top secret level or Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) equivalent to special programs or, in some cases, a “Yankee White” level of trust, confidence, and loyalty.