I don't ever want just "feel good friends", people who only ever tell me what I want to hear. Who only say happy things. I want friends who are honest. Who tell me what I NEED to hear, no matter how harsh. Even if it goes against my desire at that time. If it's to better me; If it saves me heartache and my soul less trouble in the end then by all means tell it like it is. Don't let me walk into a fire because you think the flames are "so sparkly and pretty", tackle me & don't let up until I come to my senses. Those are friends to keep close. Life is not rainbows and butterflies, they do happen on occasion and are to be marveled at and appreciated as they appear throughout life but I don't walk around in a bubble thinking everything is peachy at all times. I don't think myself a pessimist although I do complain sometimes. Nor am I the optimist although I do stay hope filled. I see the good, and the bad for exactly what it is and I don't downplay one or sugarcoat the other. If you only surround yourself with those who only ever feed you "sweet words", you'll end up with a lot of cavities.