Those friends thou  hast,and their adoption tried,Grapple them unto thy soul with hoops of steel-

How rare is a true friend?Most of us are lucky to have one or two.And yet I know true friendships that have gone sour over the pettist of quarrels of a forgotten thank-you note,or an insult intended in jest but taken with offense.

Shakespeare advises us to cling to true friends.Call them,email them,and please,try not to hurt in words.