I appreciate all the help and gifts too, Philip. Thank you.
As with everything good in life, it takes time to develop friendships even here on Steemit. It is about recognizing commonalities and the people you just click with, these are the ones to develop. It doesn't happen that often, so it is relatively easy to stick within 10 people.
Sometimes you can make mistakes here also, as some people put up a facade and fool you (I was duped by someone last year), so making sure to keep it real is essential.
Agreed - keeping it real is mandatory, both online and in real life.
No point in putting your energy into friendships with people you wouldn't actually want to hang out with, as ultimately, it is a waste of your time and efforts and theirs.
100%
Easily best comment on the post.