I have thought about friendships deeply since my family moved from Western North Carolina to Texas. I had to start over: new house, new friends, new church, new everything. During that transition, I was forced to analyze what kind of friend I was and what type of friend I wanted to be. I had my encounters with toxic friends. I mourned the loss of friendships and I asked myself, what happens when a friendship dies? I also learned how to find my tribe of friends. I hope that in the pages of this book you find the assurance to make and maintain great friendships. You certainly have what it takes.