As I get older, I realize the importance of keeping my circle tight. It's essential because I don't shelter my life from the people in my inner circle. I live and talk freely, not worrying about who I can trust to keep what we do and discuss between us and vice versa. My friendships have been tried and are true, and I'm a bit suspect regarding new connections. I'll entertain them, but I don't dive all in like I used to when I was younger. I'm more mindful that everyone is not loyal the way I am, everyone doesn't have my best interest in mind, and I understand that. I'm not for everybody, and everybody is not for me.