What The Fudge is A Tribe Anyway?

Two of my closest friends live by the same principle when it comes to meeting new people and developing new friendships. Though they say it in different ways, the basic principle is this:

No new friends.

Now, these friends are two of the most charismatic and kind people that you'll ever meet. People are naturally drawn to them, and they charm everyone. They just follow the “no new friends” rule because they learned a lot earlier than I did that finding people who “get you” is a lot harder as an adult than it was as a kid. Adults are much more guarded and “getting” someone requires vulnerability.

These two friends also know that having shared interests does not mean that a person will have your back in the way a friendship demands.  That type of loyalty and connection is usually tied to years and years of supporting each other through good times, bad times, and everything in between. It’s rare that acquaintances stick around for that long when you are an adult.  So for my two friends this…