Thanks for stopping by @dedicatedguy. I try not to put myself in a mindset that is overly critical, but I find that I can not avoid other people who may have a critical spirit. Sometimes I avoid risky subjects and other times I take a stand. It really depends on the topics and how important it is to me.
Great point about time investment. Anyone can develop a strong relationships if they put enough time and effort into the process.
Thanks for stopping by and adding to the conversation.