Depends on what you put into it. The better the relationship you have with someone, the more you will benefit from it. Your life will be richer because of the relationship; and your life will be poorer if it is lost. And hopefully, this goes both ways. Relationships are, after all, a two-way street.
Good relationships are costly, but they are worth it: Proximity. Time. Listening. Vulnerability. Trust. Patience.
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