It seems to me that any men/women who think they do not need authentic friendships in which they laugh together, cry together- more importantly pray together and talk Biblically about where they need to take action.... probably haven't read God's Word closely enough (see 1 Samuel 20:35–42, 23:15–18; 2 Samuel 1:25–26, Prov. 18:24... while you're at it read the story in 2 Samuel 12 and Nathan's choice). I hadn't.
I myself have been guilty of choosing friends/influences out of common interests and feelings of self worth. It's only the last couple of years after a close friend shared his secretive shortcomings that I realized there is something more to life by way of intentional, regular contact with people who bring out the best in us. God showed me 2 things at that point:
1) There was great purpose in me being an encourager, someone who could kneel down and help a brother back up- and there is much required in committed friendship in this regard.
2) I had great guilt and failure in my own life that I did not want to acknowledge; let alone invite people in to make me better for God's sake.
The steps that followed were some of the best decisions in my life, I believe.
There's no going back for me. Ask me about it if you're interested.
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