Lincslass
I met my closest friends through work. We supported each other during stressful times whilst working, had fun out of work, still strong after 30 odd years.
That comment resonates with me especially tonight along with other comments about valuing the loyalty and trustworthiness of colleagues at work. I don't believe we just fall lucky in this respect, we often have to put a lot of effort into relationships in the workplace.
My son told us while at his this evening that tomorrow, Christmas Day, he has invited a work colleague to lunch with us all. This young man is unable to go home and see his family for Christmas, so our son stepped in with an act of kindness. I have no doubt they will be supportive friends for life.