To be a good friend is more than to be polite, thoughtful and compassionate. Friendship requires taking the risk of giving our friend something that they could use against us. We do that, so friends feel safe giving us something in return, that we could use against them. It is peculiar that the real possibility of mutual destruction should build the trust our friendships grounds on.
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