Close friends are priceless and rare.  For me, certain traits are consistent among those I consider true friends.   All my close friends have heart.  It might not be obvious to everyone who knows them, but all live life from the perspective of love.  Some might not live with love fully exposed, but pulling back the layers reveals the true core.  Living from a perspective of love promotes kindness and compassion.  My close friends are people who choose to react with kindness.  We enjoy seeing others succeed. I trust my true friends.  Listening to their perspective helps me broaden my focus…